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Spoon
Workshop of: Charles Robert Ashbee (English, 1863–1942)
Guild of Handicraft Ltd. (English, active 1888–1908)
Guild of Handicraft Ltd. (English, active 1888–1908)
English (London)
1903–04
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver, mother-of-pearl
Dimensions
2.85 x 1.35 cm (1 1/8 x 9/16 in.)
Weight:36.9 gm (1 oz 4 dwt)
Weight:36.9 gm (1 oz 4 dwt)
Credit Line
Gift of Denis Gallion and Daniel Morris, Historical Design Collection
Accession Number1992.181
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe forged spoon has a faceted stem and an elongated bowl. The openwork finial is formed from flat wires that support a piece of mother-of-pearl in a silver bezel.
Marks
On back of handle, maker's mark GofHLtd (Culme 6085); lion passant; leopard's head; date letter h.
ProvenanceGift of Denis Gallion and Daniel Morris, Historical Design Collection to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 22, 1992)