Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Desolation
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.5
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Sifter spoon
Object Number:
1987.32a
Date:
1896-1908
Medium:
Silver, gilding, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 2 1/4 x 1 in. ( 20.3 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on back edge of bowl: "AK" (in square), "84[double eagle?] AK" (in rectangle), and "MADE FOR TIFFANY & Co."
Description:
Silver sifter spoon with pierced, spade-shaped bowl; cast, shaped handle with black enameled spade finial, center detailing, and shoulder; edges of finial and bowl highlighted with gilding; stamped maker's mark on back edge of bowl.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
