G.A. Pfaeffle [Souvenir Spoon]

Object/Artifact

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The Lew Anvil Collection

Name/Title

G.A. Pfaeffle [Souvenir Spoon]

Description

Sterling silver art nouveau teaspoon engraved "Glenna" with scrollwork in the gilt bowl and "Apr 4th, 1902" on the top of the handle. Back is stamped "Pennant H" for the Mechanics Sterling Company, "G.A. PFAEFFLE" retailer stamp, and "STERLING."

Context

G.A. Pfaeffle was a premier jewelry shop in Greenville, Texas, during the city's turn-of-the-century cotton boom.

Category

Texas Silver
Bayou Bend