Caption

Souvenir spoon by Reed & Barton goldsmiths, fl. 1840–, Hennegen Bates & Co jewelry firm, fl. 1869–1955; associated with Ignacy Jan Paderewski 1860–1941. Ovoid dipper with engraved inscription NORFOLK - VA - / - JAN. - 1905; on the reverse the monogram HP Helena Paderewska, 1856–1934 in italics. Handle in the form of a floral sprig terminating in an enameled wild rose flower. Design identified as Wilde Rose cutlery model, ca. 1905. Made in Taunton, United States; sold in Baltimore. Cutlery; length 13 cm, width 2.1 cm, weight 20 g., A metal spoon rests on a flat gray surface against a gray background, showing a curved bowl with a slightly tarnished silver finish and a handle that tapers into an ornate end; the handle is silver with decorative raised detailing and finishes in a floral element that is pink with a yellow-green center.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A09_039

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Keywords

Souvenir spoon Reed & Barton goldsmiths fl 1840– Hennegen Bates & Co jewelry firm 1869–1955 associated Ignacy Jan Paderewski 1860–1941 Ovoid dipper engraved inscription NORFOLK - VA - - Jan - 1905 reverse monogram HP Helena Paderewska 1856–1934 italics Handle form floral sprig terminating enameled wild rose flower Design identified Wilde Rose cutlery model ca 1905 Taunton United States sold Baltimore Cutlery length 13 cm width 2.1 cm weight 20 g metal spoon rests flat gray surface gray background showing curved bowl slightly tarnished silver finish handle tapers ornate silver decorative raised detailing finishes floral element pink yellow-green center.