Creator(s): Mappin & Webb, Limited (Jeweler)

Currently in storage

About this object

The spoon has a medallion at the tip of the handle. Depicted is the head of a man facing right and labeled "Wilhelm Tell". Below is a leaf motif and then the handle is twisted. In the partially gilt bowl of the spoon is a relief of William Tell walking with his son.

Made from:

Silver

Made in:

Sheffield, England

Date made:

ca. 1900

Size:

12.3 cm (4 7/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

12.463

Class:

SILVER

Signature marks:

MARK; INSCRIPTION on back: .950 (silver fineness); M&W (maker Mappin & Webb); at end of handle: WILHELM TELL

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973