Berry Spoon
Object NameBerry Spoon
Manufacturer
Towle Silver Co.
(American (Newbury/Newburyport, MA), 1882 - 1990)
Datec. 1800
MediumSterling Silver
Dimensions9 1/2 × 2 3/4 × 1 3/8 in. (24.1 × 7 × 3.5 cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Metal
Credit LineGift of Mable and Clifford Simon. In the permanent collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberum87.17
Status
Not on viewCollections
Label TextThe berry spoon is made with a wide shallow bowl in round or shell shapes. It is approximately 7 ½ to 9 ½ inches in overall length. The purpose of the berry spoon is to dish up fruit from a serving bowl, so it is also known as a fruit spoon.
Markings925/1000 / Lion symbol / Sterling
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Main Storage
Object Name: Slotted Spoon / Tomato Server
Towle Silver Co.
Object number: 86.307