Museum Collections
Luce Center
Serving spoon
Object Number:
1951.300
Date:
ca. 1857
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/8 x 2 5/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 33.3 x 6.7 x 4.8 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "ERF" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "J. E. CALDWELL & Co. PURE COIN" incuse
Description:
Silver serving spoon with upturned fiddle handle with scrolled borders, wavy-tip, and engraved initials, "ERF" in script; fluted and barbed scallop shell bowl with a foliate drop at reverse; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Gallery Label:
The initials refer to Elizabeth Rhodes Fisher (1828-1878), who married Eugene A. Livingston.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.