Spoon, Souvenir
Object number2008.38.16
Manufacturer
Manchester Silver Company
Date1890-1911
MediumSterling silver; Gold wash
Credit LineGift of Martha McVay Hills
DescriptionSilver souvenir teaspoon. Bowl only has a gold wash: engraving on bowl is image of building in center with caption. Embossed on handle are images of corn husks.Dimensions1 x 5.125 in. (2.5 x 13 cm)InscriptionsEngraving on bowl, "POST / OFFICE"; "PITTSBURG / PA".
MarksEmbossed on back of handle: "STERLING", followed by maker's mark further up on handle: "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
On View
Not on view
1890-1911
1900
1890-1911
c. 1901
Beeren Brothers and Company
1895
International Silver Company