Silver Spoon

Object/Artifact

-

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Silver Spoon

Entry/Object ID

2011.324

Description

Sterling silver spoon with decorative handle that has a fleur de lis towards the top of the handle. MPG is engraved on the front of the handle, LO is engraved on the back of the handle.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

C.L. Byrd & Co.

Date made

circa 1850 - circa 1900

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Region

Southeast

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Front of handle

Transcription

MPG

Language

English

Type

Inscription

Location

Back of handle

Transcription

L.O.

Language

English

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Back of handle

Transcription

Sterling / C.L. Byrd & Co.

Language

English

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Spoon, Eating

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Eating & Drinking Utensils

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Width

1-1/4 in

Length

5-7/8 in

Materials

Material

Metal

Material Notes

Sterling Silver

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent