Spoon Holder

1969.1040.8

Creation Date
1899
Materials

Dimensions

88.9 cm. H Item (Overall)

6.985 cm. Diameter

Description
A quadruple plated silver spoon holder with 2 fancy raised silver ornamented handles and narrow irregular scalloped top edge, giving a traditional effect. It has a fancy ornamented engraving between the handles; inside one design is engraved "Dec. 25th 1899" the base and top are 2.75" in diameter with the body slightly narrower. It is 3.5" high. This article was a silver anniversary gift presented to Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Thompson by their friends in Enderlin, ND where they were residents for the years 1891-1906. They resided in Glenwood from 1906-1934.
The mark on the bottom reads: "Quadruple plate warranted - Aurora S.P. Gab. Co. - 0282"

Related People and Organizations
Thompson, Mrs. Ted
Thompson, Mrs. W.A.
Thompson, W.A.

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