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Spoon, Serving

Object Name:
Spoon, Serving
Object ID:
1942.001.20.1
Place of Origin:
United States
Date:
circa 1870
Description:
Serving spoon. Silver. Flat handle with elaborately shaped and decorated end. Stem is square in cross-section. Bowl is egg-shaped with narrow end joined to the stem. Long, raised drop with oval end. Bowl has a flattened outer edge. Handle decoration done in wriggle work and bright-cut work including an oval medallion with a sunset above and a cluster of grapes and leaves below.
Material:
Metal
Silver
Dimensions:
W-2.5 L-9.875 inches
Provenance:
From the silver collection of Margaret H. Jewell (1866-1970).
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
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