Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Luce Center
Coffee spoon
Object Number:
INV.14286b
Date:
ca. 1871
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. ( 10.8 x 2.2 x 1 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "S" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: lion passant, anchor, gothic "G" and "STERLING"
Description:
Silver gilt coffee spoon in Gorham Palm pattern with downturned pointed-end handle decorated with palm leaf ornament along the stem and engraved with initial, "S" in script at front; pointed oval bowl is gilded and has bright-cut decoration; maker's hallmarks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
