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Title |
Ralston Coffee Spoon, c. 1860s |
Object Name |
Spoon, Coffee |
Description |
Ralston Coffee Spoon. Sterling silver. Spoon has a round shallow bowl that tapers, a narrow smooth neck and a twisted handle bordered with raised circles ending in a large ball end. |
Date |
c. 1860s |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
1972.090.011I |
Dimensions |
H-0.375 W-5 D-0.75 inches |
Collection |
3D - Food Service Tools & Equipment |
Inscription Text |
"STERLING / 22" (stamped on back of bowl near neck) |
Provenance |
Was used at the William C. Ralston Estate. |
Notes |
Coffee spoons were used for stirring coffee served after dinner, and were smaller than teaspoons. Sometimes also called demitasse spoons. [https://www.etiquettescholar.com/dining_etiquette/table_setting/place_setting/flatware/spoons.html#after_dinner_coffee_spoon 10/25/2017] |
Search Terms |
Coffee Ralston Estate Ralston, Elizabeth Ralston, William C. Silver |
Subjects |
Coffee Eating & drinking Silver Silverware Spoons |
People |
Ralston, Elizabeth Ralston, William C. |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Merrill |