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Object Timeline

1919

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2024

  • You found it!

"Louis XVI" tableware Spoon, ca. 1909

This is a spoon. It was designed by Joseph E. Birmingham and manufactured by Shreve & Co.. It is dated ca. 1909 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Joy Newport Jepson.

Its dimensions are

cm: L: 21.2 x W: 4.8

It has the following markings

On reverse of handle, stamped: SHREVE + CO STERLING PAT APPD FOR.

It is inscribed

On terminal, monogrammed: R.L

Cite this object as

"Louis XVI" tableware Spoon, ca. 1909; Designed by Joseph E. Birmingham; Manufactured by Shreve & Co.; USA; silver; cm: L: 21.2 x W: 4.8; Gift of Joy Newport Jepson; 1991-117-5

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