Souvenir Spoon

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Florence Van Fleet

SilversmithMade by Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Date1891

MediumMolded sterling silver

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length): 5 1/8in. (13cm)

ClassificationsMetalware

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Florence Van Fleet Lyman

Object number1939.7.19

DescriptionOne of a pair of sterling silver souvenir spoons (1939.7.19-.20). The bowl of this spoon is molded with a depiction of Independence Hall. The back of the spoon's bowl is engraved with "F. V. F./ 1891". The spoon has a slender handle, the end of which is shaped as the coat of arms of Pennsylvania. To either side of the coat of arms is a rearing horse, above it is a bird with outstretched wings, and below it is a banner that reads "VIRTUE LIBERTY INDEPENDENCE". Several stamps appear on the back of the spoon's handle: "8", followed by the Gorham trade mark of [lion][anchor][G], followed by "STERLING", followed by "GORHAM MFG. CO."

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