Spoon
- Object Name:
- Spoon
- Object ID:
- 2025.031.17
- 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 a relief design on the handle of a standing man in Pilgrim-style hat, long jacket with wide lapels, knee-high boots, and a sword at his belt. Relief floral design on neck of spoon includes musket, pistol, and banner reading "STANDISH" for the Plymouth Colony's military leader Miles Standish (c.1584-1656). Back of spoon neck is stamped with the cursive capital D hallmark of the William B. Durgin Company , as well as "STERLING" and "PAT'D. MAR.91".
- Material:
- Silver
- Dimensions:
- W-1.25 L-6 D-0.75 inches
- Credit Line:
- Richard F. Upton New Hampshire Silver Collection, Gift of William W. Upton
- Subjects:
- Silversmiths, Silver services, Silverware industry, Pilgrim
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