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Berry Spoon
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Berry Spoon

Date1819
MediumSilver with gilding
Dimensions8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm)
Markingshallmarks on handle back: W[dot]C [in rectangle]; d [in shield]; lion passant; crown leopard; kings head Incused mark O over makers mark [retailer?]
Credit LineGift of Frank A. Rizza, M.D. and family.
Object number2012.15.88.1
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CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThe basket of a bouquet of flowers raised in the center of this spoon's bowl was a common motif throughout decorative arts of the first part of the 19th century, often used in reference to spring or abundance. The thin layer of gilding on the bowl protects the silver from berries' natural acids, preventing them from pitting or corroding the metal. Text written for the exhibition 'Lingua Flora,' on view from June 21–September 8, 2024.
Terms
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