Collection Highlights
Euphemia Toussaint (1815-1829)
ca. 1825
1920.6
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Egg spoons (2)
Object name
Egg spoons (2)
Date
ca. 1900
Medium
Silver, gilt
Dimensions
each overall: 5 1/4 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 13.3 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Pair of silver and gilt egg spoons with twisted stems with foliate medallions with cherub's head finials; ovoid and foilate joints; pear-shaped bowls; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the stems.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Lewis Gouverneur Morris
Object Number
1952.413ab
Marks
stamped: on the underside of the handles: "IS" in a rectangle
Gallery Label
Donor records suggested that these spoons belonged to Martha Washington. However, hallmarks indicate a later date of production. According to D. Albert Soeffing, hallmarks are related to Danish silversmith Simon Christian Schiotz Groth, active 1863-1904.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
