Collection Highlights
Group of Chicago Zouave Cadets
Date:
Object Number:
PR.049.FF.MIL.CHIZOU
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Luce Center
Teaspoons (4)
Object Number:
1947.137a-d
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 6 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1 in. ( 15.9 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "CL" in foliate script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "WG Forbes" in script in a rectangle
Description:
Four silver teaspoon with a downturned coffin handle engraved, "CL" in foliate script; pointed oval bowl with a tapered drop; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Gallery Label:
These teaspoons belonged to Charles Loss (1765-1822), the great-grandfather of the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry F. von Drehle
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
