Accession # |
88.104.2 |
Maker |
Gorham Manufacturing Company
|
Title |
Spoon, "Royal Pattern" |
Date |
patented 1887 |
Medium |
Silver-plate |
Dimensions |
5 7/8 x 1 3/16 x 7/8 in. (14.9 x 3 x 2.2 cm) |
Marks |
Stamped on back: "GORHAM (anchor) PAT.87 " |
Inscriptions |
no inscriptions |
Signed |
Unsigned |
Credit Line |
Gift of Joseph V. Garry |
Location |
Visible Storage: Case 45, Drawer C
|
Description |
Teaspoon with plain bowl. Stem has overall dense decoration of scrolling leaves. There is a shield-shaped empty field (intended for initials) surmounted by a small molded crown about one inch from end of handle which has a flattened scalloped contour. There is a similar but abbreviated scroll decoration on the reverse. Royal Pattern.
CONDITION: Slight scratching. Some plate loss on related portion of decoration and especially on the heel of bowl. |