Spoon, Dessert

Object Name:

Spoon, Dessert

Object ID:

1989.057.125-136

Creator:

William B. Durgin Co -- Manufacturer

Place of Origin:

Concord, NH

Date:

circa 1925

Description:

Spoons, dessert, set of twelve. Silver, in Durgin's "Chatham" pattern. Diamond-shaped pointed ended handle, with slightly upturned end. Ridge on center of stem front, flaring out above egg-shaped bowl. Long mid-rib on back of handle and stem, continuing into a faux-drop on back of the bowl. Cast on front of handle in raised upper-case stylized lettering, oriented vertically: "D / B / J". Cast on back of shoulder in upper-case script letter, "D" within a circle (for William B. Durgin Co.). Stamped close to the Durgin mark is a small upper-case "M", sans-serif lettering, incuse. Stamped on back of stem in upper-case roman letters, "STERLING" and "PAT'D", incuse.
OBJECT REGISTER:
1989.57.125 7.25" x 1.5", 1.56 oz, 1.42 troy oz, 44.25 grams.
1989.57.126 7.25" x 1.5", 1.59 oz, 1.45 troy oz, 45.05 grams. Downward bend in handle, 2/75" from the back.
1989.57.127 7.25" x 1.5", 1.57 oz, 1.43 troy oz, 44.48 grams. Upward bend in handle, approximately 4" from the back.
1989.57.128 7.0" x 1.5", 1.56 oz, 1.42 troy oz, 44.21 grams. Downward bend in handle, 2.625" from the back.
1989.57.129 7.25" x 1.5", 1.58 oz, 1.44 troy oz, 44.88 grams. Downward bend in handle, 2.625" from the back.
1989.57.130 7.25" x 1.5", 1.51 oz, 1.38 troy oz, 42.87 grams.
1989.57.131 7.25" x 1.5", 1.58 oz, 1.44 troy oz, 44.85 grams.
1989.57.132 7.25" x 1.5", 1.57 oz, 1.43 troy oz, 44.54 grams. Downward bend in handle, 2.5" from the back.
1989.57.133 7.25" x 1.5", 1.58 oz, 1.44 troy oz, 44.92 grams.
1989.57.134 7.25" x 1.5", 1.54 oz, 1.40 troy oz, 43.60 grams.
1989.57.135 7.25" x 1.5", 1.56 oz, 1.42 troy oz, 44.16 grams.
1989.57.136 7.25" x 1.5", 1.61 oz, 1.47 troy oz, 45.59 grams.

Material:

Metal
Silver

Provenance:

Part of a 243-piece sterling silver service originally acquired by and used by Robert (1880-1973) and Dorothy (1881-) Jackson of Concord, New Hampshire, parents of donors. Set includes flatware (231 pieces), a four-piece coffee set, two serving trays, gravy boat, pitcher, and two salt dishes.
Given "in loving memory of Robert and Dorothy Jackson and a tribute to the artisans of New Hampshire, from Sarah Jackson Doyle and Hope Jackson Garvan." The Chatham pattern was first introduced by the Durgin Co., Concord, N.H., c. 1910.

Credit Line:

Given in Loving Memory of Robert and Dorothy Jackson and a Tribute to the Artisans of New Hampshire

People:

Durgin, William B. (1833-1905), Jackson, Dorothy B. (1882-1933), Jackson, Robert (1880-1973)