Museum Collections
Luce Center
Souvenir spoon
Object Number:
1949.195
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 1 x 1/2 in. ( 14.3 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on obverse of handle: "ATLANTA"
stamped: on reverse of handle: "[lion][anchor]G", "STERLING", "CHARLES W. CRANKSHAW", and "COPYRIGHTED"
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon with watermelon motif in red, green, and white enamel inside oval bowl; African-American male mask on upturned tip of wavy handle, with two large green enameled leaves below; relief insciption on obverse of handle; stamped maker's mark on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.