Double Spooner With Bell

Object/Artifact

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Wildwood Historic Center

Front view of spooner showing copper design.

Front view of spooner showing copper design.

Name/Title

Double Spooner With Bell

Entry/Object ID

2021.154.030

Description

Two trumpet shaped decorative holders on a four footed stand with carrying ring at top. In ring is a plunger which rings a bell under the stand. Incising on feet. Copper colored floral and geometric design on holders.

Context

Used during the Victorian period.

Collection

Wildwood Historic Center [primary collection]

Acquisition

Accession

2021.154

Source or Donor

154 Nebraska History Museum

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Spooner

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Service Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Entire piece.

Height

10 in

Width

7 in

Diameter

3-1/2 in

Dimension Description

Vase shape.

Height

4 in

Depth

4 in

Diameter

2-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Approximate

Location

Cabinet

Sideboard

Wall

West Wall

Room

Dining Room

Floor

First Floor

Building

Wildwood House

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Provenance

Notes

Bell could be rung during Victorian time period to summon serving person.