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Spoon: M.77-1930

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Christofle

Entities

Categories

Description

Electro-plated silver; the fig-shaped bowl has a long stem in the form of rushes bound together with spiralling and crossed ribbons with a terminal is in the form of a piece of coral

Notes

History note: Frank Smart Collection

Legal notes

Given by T.J.G. Duncanson, M.A., 1930

Measurements and weight

Length: 25.2 cm
Length: 9⅞ in

Place(s) associated

  • Paris ⪼ France

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1930-02-15) by Duncanson, T. J. G.

Dating

19th Century, Late#
1880 CE - 1900 CE

Components of the work

Surface composed of silver

Materials used in production

Nickel

Techniques used in production

Casting : The spoon was cast and the surface electroplated

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: CHRISTOFLE
  • Location: In the bowl of the spoon
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Maker's mark

Inscription present: a set of weighing scales, with a trefoil below and a 'C' on the right, in a compressed lozenge-shaped cartouche

  • Location: In the bowl of the spoon
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Factory mark

Inscription present: illegible

  • Location: In the bowl of the spoon
  • Method of creation: Struck
  • Type: Factory mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.77-1930
Primary reference Number: 163242
Old object number: M.2-1930
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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