Porcelain spoon holder hand painted by Anna J. Spreckels, c. 1910

Ceramic

Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Porcelain spoon holder hand painted by Anna J. Spreckels, c. 1910

Entry/Object ID

1987.33.8

Description

Acc. No. 87.33.8 Subject Category: Artists, China painters Date or Period: C. 1910 Object: Spoon holder Description: unusual porcelain spoon holder with curled up sides, delicately painted with blue flowers accentuated with gold trim. Porcelain unmarked. Size: H-1 1/2 x W-5 1/2 inches. History of Object: Charming porcelain spoon holder painted by Anna J. Spreckels, professional china decorator, 1807 Lincoln Avenue, Alameda. Acquired from: Mrs. Marie Wilson Date: 4-11-87

Interpretative Labels

Label

5/24/2020 MvL: current label: HAND-PAINTED PORCELAIN by Anna J. Spreckels (1867-1939) Ms. Spreckels, a niece of sugar manufacturer Claus Spreckels. studied porcelain painting in Germany and maintained a studio at her home in Alameda, 1807 Lincoln Ave., from ca. 1900-1930.