Caption

Souvenir spoon, Whiting Manufacturing Co. fl. 1866–1926. Souvenir spoon with egg-shaped scoop featuring 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. Bridgeport, United States of America. Cutlery; height 15 cm, width 3.1 cm, weight 25 g. Maker role: goldsmith/company., A single metal spoon lies horizontally against a solid gray background, showing a reflective bowl with an engraved decorative motif and some darker tarnish areas, a narrow neck with a slight twist, and a gently scalloped handle that has smoother and slightly worn patches; visible colors include silver tones, darker gray reflections, warm brownish tarnish, and the neutral gray of the background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A09_010

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Keywords

Souvenir spoon Whiting Manufacturing Co fl 1866–1926 egg-shaped scoop featuring representation Capitol building Washington flat handle relief lily valley sprig engraved IP monogram tied reverse Lily Valley pattern introduced 1885 Late 19th century Bridgeport United States America Cutlery height 15 cm width 3.1 cm weight 25 g Maker role goldsmith company single metal spoon lies horizontally solid gray background showing reflective bowl engraved decorative motif darker tarnish areas narrow neck slight twist gently scalloped handle smoother slightly worn patches visible colors include silver tones darker gray reflections warm brownish tarnish neutral gray background.