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Spoon, Soup

Object number2007.61.1

Manufacturer T&Co.

Date1935

MediumSilver

Credit LineGift of Martina Thompson

DescriptionSilver soup spoon. Decorated with carved/embossed images of vines and tomatoes at top of handle; embossed image of decorated pot on bowl. Back of bowl has engraved award information.Dimensions0.5 x 1.75 x 7 in. (1.3 x 4.4 x 17.8 cm)
InscriptionsBack of bowl: engraved, "Heinz / Soup Contest, / 1935. / winner / W. Hislop."
MarksProper left of back stamped maker's marks: "T&Co" followed by images of the Greek letter Pi, an animal's face, and the body of a lion.
Historical NotesA silver soup spoon awarded by the H.J.Heinz Company to William Hislop. A former umbrella manufacturer, William Hislop began work as a salesman at Heinz U.K. in 1935, located in Glasgow, Scotland. He was quickly promoted to head salesman, and later became (at the time) the youngest appointed manager in the company. Hislop retired from Heinz as Managing Director for Scotland after thirty years of service.

Previous owner William Hislop

Related institution H. J. Heinz Company (founded 1888)

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