This silver spoon has an elongated bowl that is engraved at the base with a simple leaf pattern. The stem is round, slightly tapered from the neck to the end, and engraved with decorative scrollwork. At the end is a medallion-like finial. Both sides of the bowl show extensive tarnish, and the stem and finial are discolored.
Norwegian
Spoon,
18th century
Silver
,
16 cm (6 5/16 in.)
Object details
Accession number
M18w93
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.
Dimensions
16 cm (6 5/16 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.