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1957

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2015

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Set of Demitasse Spoons in Raphael Pattern Spoons

This is a spoons. It was manufactured by Gorham Manufacturing Company. It is dated patented 1874, produced late 19th century and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Anonymous. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

L x W x D (each (a-f)): 10.9 × 2.8 × 1.5 cm (4 5/16 × 1 1/8 × 9/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On reverse of each bowl: [1] lion, anchor, and Gothic “G”, impressed (Manufacturer’s mark, Gorham Manufacturing Company] [2] "PAT. 74", impressed (patent date, 1874) [3] "STERLING" (standard mark)

It is inscribed

On obverse of each terminal: Monogram “JDA”, engraved

Cite this object as

Set of Demitasse Spoons in Raphael Pattern Spoons; Manufactured by Gorham Manufacturing Company (United States); USA; silver; L x W x D (each (a-f)): 10.9 × 2.8 × 1.5 cm (4 5/16 × 1 1/8 × 9/16 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1957-100-3-a/f

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