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Creator(s): W. M. Hayes (Silversmith)

Currently in storage


About this object

The inside of the bowl of the spoon is gilt. The twisted handle ends in a coat of arms labeled "Torquay". The bowl is attached to the handle with two small leaves, and there is a small ball at the end where the coat of arms is attached.

Made from:
Silver
Made in:
Birmingham, England
Date made:
1913
Size:
12.3 cm (4 7/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
12.453
Class:
SILVER
Signature marks:
MARK; COAT OF ARMS on back of bowl: Lion passant (sterling standard); Anchor (Birmingham Assay office); Date letter P (1914); W.H. (maker W. M. Hayes); On back of handle: ?D 265768 scratched; on tip of handle: Coat of arms for the city of Torquay
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973