Spoon, Demitasse
- Object Name:
- Spoon, Demitasse
- Object ID:
- 1989.057.200-.206
- Creator:
- William B. Durgin Co -- Manufacturer
- Place of Origin:
- Concord, NH
- Date:
- circa 1925
- Description:
- Spoons, coffee, set of seven (1989.57.200-.206). Silver, in Durgin's "Chatham" pattern. Diamond-shaped pointed ended handle, with slightly upturned end. Ridge on center of stem front, flaring slightly 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 on back of stem in upper-case sans-serif letters, "STERLING", and in upper-case roman letters,"PAT'D", both incuse.
OBJECT REGISTER:
1989.57.200 4.25" x 0.875", 0.37 oz, 0.33 troy oz, 10.39 grams.
1989.57.201 4.25" x 0.875", 0.37 oz, 0.33 troy oz, 10.35 grams.
1989.57.202 4.187" x 0.875", 0.36 oz, 0.33 troy oz, 10.24 grams.
1989.57.203 4.187" x 0.875", 0.35 oz, 0.32 troy oz, 9.94 grams.
1989.57.204 4.312" x 0.875", 0.35 oz, 0.32 troy oz, 10.01 grams. Handle and stem bent, making the spoon flatter than the others.
1989.57.205 4.25" x 0.875", 0.36 oz, 0.33 troy oz, 10.29 grams.
1989.57.206 4.25" x 0.875", 0.36 oz, 0.33 troy oz, 10.32 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
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