Spoon
- Object Name:
- Spoon
- Object ID:
- 2025.031.04
- Creator:
- Durgin, William B. Company -- Silversmith
- Place of Origin:
- Concord, NH
- Date:
- 1890-1900
- Description:
- Spoon. Sterling silver souvenir spoon, William B. Durgin, Concord, New Hampshire, c. 1890-1900. The spoon has an applied enamel "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" royal coat of arms emblem on handle. Bowl of spoon is pointed (denoting a grapefruit spoon), gold-washed, and engraved "NASSAU. N.P. / BAHAMAS". Back of spoon neck is stamped with the cursive capital D hallmark of the William B. Durgin Company as well as "STERLING" and retailer "GREENLEAF & CROSBY CO." of Palm Beach, FL.
- Material:
- Silver
Enamel - Dimensions:
- W-0.938 L-6.125 D-0.75 inches
- Credit Line:
- Richard F. Upton New Hampshire Silver Collection, Gift of William W. Upton
- People:
- Durgin, William B. (1833-1905)
- Subjects:
- Silversmiths, Silver services, Silverware industry, Bahamas
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