Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Serving spoon
Object Number:
INV.14546
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 23.5 x 8.3 x 3.8 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle; "HARRIS & SHAFER CO." and "PATENT/ 1900"
Description:
Silver serving spoon has a double-swell fiddle handle and scrolled bird's head tip. Handle also decorated with foliate scrolls, fruit, and lion's head mask; pear-shaped bowl has scrolled drop at reverse; 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.
