This silver spoon has a shallow round bowl with a thin rim. The stem is like a twisted stirrer with a round, silver ball handle at the end. The bowl and the ball show wear in the form of dullness and tarnish. The back side of the bowl has darkened and is scratched.
Norwegian
Spoon,
18th century
Silver
,
15 cm (5 7/8 in.)
Object details
Accession number
M18w90
Primary Creator
Norwegian
Full title
Spoon
Creation Date
18th century
Provenance
Possibly purchased by Isabella Stewart Gardner and John L. Gardner, Jr. during their travels in Norway, 23 June - 17 August 1867.
Marks
Inscribed around bowl
Dimensions
15 cm (5 7/8 in.)
Display Media
Silver
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Little Salon
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Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.