Spoon, Demitasse
- Object Name:
- Spoon, Demitasse
- Object ID:
- 2025.031.22
- 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 spoon has a relief design on the handle of the Liberty Bell beneath which is text "PROCLAIM / LIBERTY / THROUGHOUT / ALL THE / LAND" as well as descending capital letters spelling "PHILADELPHIA". Back of spoon neck is stamped with the cursive capital D hallmark of the William B. Durgin Company, as well as "STERLING. PAT'D APD. FOR." and jeweler "BAILEY, BANKS & BIDDLE" of Philadelphia, PA.
- 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, Liberty Bell
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