Spoon, Demitasse
- Object Name:
- Spoon, Demitasse
- Object ID:
- 2025.031.21
- Creator:
- Durgin, William B. Company -- Silversmith
- Place of Origin:
- Concord, NH
- Date:
- 1890-1900
- Description:
- Spoon, Demitasse. Sterling silver souvenir demitasse spoon, William B. Durgin, Concord, New Hampshire, c. 1890-1900. The gold-washed spoon has a relief design on the handle of the seal of the city of San Francisco, beneath which is a pick and shovel and a banner reading "SAN FRANCISCO". Back of handle is engraved with monogram "A.K.S." Back of spoon neck is stamped with the cursive capital D hallmark of the William B. Durgin Company of Concord, NH, circa 1890 to 1900, as well as "STERLING. PAT'D APD. FOR." and "HAMMERSMITH & FIELD" for the San Francisco jeweler.
- Material:
- Silver
- Dimensions:
- W-0.938 L-4.313 D-0.5 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
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