Collection Highlights
Balustrade section from Federal Hall, New York
Date:
1788-1789
Object Number:
1884.3
Medium:
Painted wrought iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Serving spoon
Object Number:
INV.14545
Date:
ca. 1890
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 20 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "EEG" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "S. KIRK & SON" in a rectangle, "10.15" in a rectangle
Description:
wrought silver serving spoon with a downturned oval handle with a short midrib on the underside and engraved scrolls around a rectangular reserve engraved, "EEG" in script; gilt, pear-shaped bowl with repoussé chased floral decoration inside the bowl; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
