LITURGICAL SPOON
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
The bowl of the spoon is made to fit the shape of the chalice. The end of the handle is cut in the form of a Maltese Cross. On the flat part of the handle near the bowl is engraved the cross and the other symbols of the Passion.
- Object name:
- LITURGICAL SPOON
- Made from:
- Silver gilt
- Made in:
- Moscow, Russia
- Date made:
- 1804
- Size:
- 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 12.98
- Class:
- SILVER
- Signature marks:
- MARK hallmarks: 1. St. George and the Dragon for Moscow, 2. 84 for silver standard, 3. [transcription], 4. [transcription], 5. [transcription] and partially illegible mark; engraved on back of handle: [transcription]
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973