Museum Collections
Luce Center
Souvenir spoon
Object Number:
INV.13979
Date:
ca. 1893
Medium:
Silver, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 15.2 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on inside of bowl: "PINTA, SANTA MARIA, NINA"
in relief: on obverse of handle: "COLUMBUS CARAVELS" and "1893"
engraved: on handle finial, reverse side: "P.C.S."
in relief: on reverse of handle: "STERLING"
stamped: on reverse of handle: "MOO
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria depicted on inside of gilded, pointed oval bowl; handle with nautical motifs and inscriptions, "COLUMBUS CARAVELS" and "1893," in relief; engraved initials and stamped maker's mark on back of handle.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.