Spoon, Souvenir
Object number2008.38.15
Manufacturer
Manchester Silver Company
Date1890-1911
MediumSterling silver
Credit LineGift of Martha McVay Hills
DescriptionSilver souvenir teaspoon. Bowl: engraved with city name. Engraved on top of handle is monogram. Embossed floral decorations. Back: embossed images of eagle and American flag on back of handle.Dimensions1 x 5 in. (2.5 x 12.7 cm)InscriptionsBowl: engraved, "PITTSBURG / PA".
Engraved on top of handle: "N" monogram.
MarksBack: embossed, "STERLING", followed by maker's mark "M" inside badge-shape, bordered both sides by birds.
Historical NotesSouvenir silver spoon featuring Pittsburgh spelled without the "h" at the end. Part of a collection of Pittsburgh memorabilia.
Collector
Martha McVay Hills
Subjects
On View
Not on view1900
1890-1911
1890-1911
1895
c. 1901
International Silver Company