Creator(s): Mechanics Sterling Company (Manufacturer)
Currently in storage
About this object
On tip of handle is the coat of arms of the Republic of Mexico, an eagle with outspread wings, REPUBLICA MEXICANA. Next a bullfight scene, then a torreador, and along the stem of the spoon, RECUERDO DE MEXICO. In bowl is a relief labeled Church of Guadalupe 1549, Gjuarezz, Mexico. On back a man with his donkey, PULQUE GATHERER, next a man labeled WATER CARRIER.
- Made from:
- Silver
- Made in:
- North Attleboro, USA
- Date made:
- 20th c.
- Size:
- 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 12.498
- Class:
- SILVER
- Signature marks:
- MARK; COAT OF ARMS; INSCRIPTION on base: Sterling, flag with DH in it tip of handle: Republica Mexicana along handle: Recuerdo de Mexico inside bowl: Church of Guadalupe on back: Pulque Gatherer, Water Carrier coat of arms of Mexico
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973