Collection Highlights
Matthew Perry
Date:
ca. 1855
Object Number:
PR.012.2.787
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coffee spoon
Object Number:
INV.14309
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "14" lion passant, anchor, gothic "G" over "STERLING"
Description:
silver coffee spoon with an upturned oval handle with a club end; all over celtic weave and foliate scroll decoration; gilt, elliptical bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
