Caption

Souvenir spoon, Whiting Manufacturing Co fl. 1866–1926. Souvenir spoon with egg-shaped scoop bearing a representation of the Capitol building in Washington; flat handle with a relief lily-of-the-valley sprig; engraved IP monogram tied on the reverse. Lily of the Valley pattern introduced in 1885; late 19th century. Cutlery, sterling silver; height 15 cm, width 3.1 cm, weight 25 g. Made in Bridgeport, United States of America., A silver spoon with an ornate handle featuring raised floral and scrollwork details, a twisted neck connecting to an oval bowl that has an engraved architectural scene and swirling cloud-like lines; the object rests against a flat gray background and the visible colors are silver and gray.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A09_009

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Keywords

Souvenir spoon Whiting Manufacturing Co fl 1866–1926 egg-shaped scoop bearing representation Capitol building Washington flat handle relief lily-of- -valley sprig engraved IP monogram tied reverse Lily Valley pattern introduced 1885 late 19th century Cutlery sterling silver height 15 cm width 3.1 cm weight 25 g Bridgeport United States America silver spoon ornate handle featuring raised floral scrollwork details twisted neck connecting oval bowl engraved architectural scene swirling cloud- lines object rests flat gray background visible colors silver gray.