New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Spoon holder

Manufacturer Pairpoint Corporation (American)

CultureAmerican

Date1905

MediumSilver plate

DimensionsOverall: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)

InscribedMarked on bottom with round stamp: Pairpoint MFG CO New Bedford Mass. Quadruple Plate Patd May 27 1903/383

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number83.259.5

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DescriptionSpoon holder from a tea and coffee service, consisting of coffee pot, tea pot, cream jug, covered sugar bowl, and spoon holder. All pieces are bottle shaped with handles formed of leafage. Upper parts are plain with band of lilies and swirling leaves. Finials are flower form, lips of all undulate.