| 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. |
