Spoon, Demitasse
- Object Name:
- Spoon, Demitasse
- Object ID:
- 1957.008.147
- Creator:
- Knowles, J. B. & S. M. Company
Silversmith - Place of Origin:
- Providence, RI
- Date:
- 1890-1900
- Description:
- Coffee Spoon, one of a set of six (1957.8.143-.148). Silver. Twisted handle design with diamond-shaped projection at shoulder. Egg-shaped bowl. Handle is flattened and has 4 diagonal lines giving the impression of a twist. End of handle is bifurcated and slightly upturned. Stem is very thin and also has a twist pattern. Stamped on back of bowl/stem juncture is a hallmark that resembles a bucking animal within a circular base or C-shaped mark (mark for J.B. & S.M. Knowles). Stamped on back of stem in upper case sans-serif letters: "STERLING". Stamped on back of handle are the numbers "5" and "0".
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- W-0.8 L-4 inches
- Provenance:
- From the collection of Mary C. Emery of Amesbury, MA, and Fred P. Emery of Pembroke, NH. This bequest of over 200 items from the Emery home includes both items that were inherited and items that were collected. Several items in this bequest were from the Newburyport, MA, and Concord, NH, areas and probably were inherited. Maker's mark is that of J. B. & S. M. Knowles, Providence, RI, 1875-1905.
- Credit Line:
- The Fred Parker Emery and Mary C. Emery Gift
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