Spoon and Fork, Olive
- Object Name:
- Spoon and Fork, Olive
- Object ID:
- 2025.041
- Creator:
- Durgin, William B. Company -- Silversmith
- Place of Origin:
- Concord, NH
- Date:
- circa 1884
- Description:
- Spoon and Fork, Olive. Sterling silver olive spoon and fork on a single handle, William B. Durgin, Concord, New Hampshire, c. 1884. Center of handle is rectangular with engraved ivy on one side and reverse is engraved with "A.E.O." monogram and "April 30, 1884". Spoon bowl is gold-washed and pierced with three small slits for drainage. Fork has three prongs and barbs and is also gold-washed. Base of fork and spoon each are stamped with oval William B. Durgin Company hallmark showing a flying bird within a laurel wreath with a "D" above. "STERLING" stamped next to hallmark on fork.
- Material:
- Silver
- Dimensions:
- W-1.125 L-10.5 D-0.625 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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