R. Wallace & Sons
“World’s Fair Chicago” Demitasse Spoon
1891
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R. Wallace & Sons
“World’s Fair Chicago” Demitasse Spoon
1891
Physical Qualities
Sterling silver, 3 7/8 x 3/4 x 5/8 in. (9.8 x 1.9 x 1.6 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Beatrice Abbott Chambliss, Baltimore
Object Number
2003.63
Molded souvenir or demi-tasse spoon with relief of the central building of the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition.
The design, place and date (see above) are stamped in bowl. Handle ornamented with foliage around an unmarked cartouche, incorporating the words: "World's Fair/Chicago 1492". Some foliage carries over to the back of the handle.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift 2003; Beatrice Abbott Chambliss, Parkville, Maryland
Inscribed: RECTO: Engraved on handle "World's/Fair/Chicago/1492", Engraved on bowl "Chicago/1892-93."
Markings: Marked on reverse of handle "RW&S/STERLING."
