Collection Highlights
Geometrical Lathe-work Proof
Date:
Object Number:
PR.221.63
Medium:
Engraving
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Souvenir spoon
Object Number:
INV.14005
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 1 x 3/8 in. ( 11.4 x 2.5 x 1 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on inside of bowl: "RESPUBLIC GENEVENS" and "IHS" (in sunburst)
in relief: on back of bowl: "IHS" (in circle surrounded by rays) and "POST / TENEBRAS / LUX / 21"
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon with circular gilded bowl with serrated edge, the inside and outside decorated with scrolls, religious symbols, and inscriptions in relief; straight handle with upper three quarters of length twisted; handle finial with stylized eagle and key.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
