Souvenir spoon: Albert I of Belgium
New York, New York
c. 1909
Maker
Wm. A. Rogers Ltd. (c. 1894-1929)
Measurements
5-7/8 in x 1-1/4 in x 1 in
Materials
Electro-plated silver on white metal alloy
Credit Line
Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.
Accession Number
1971.1211
Inscription
“BELGIUM” and “ALBERT” are on the handle. “PAT.APL’DFOR” and "WM. A. ROGERS [and an R inside a horseshoe] SXXR” are on the back of the handle.
Condition Notes
The spoon is tarnished.
Provenance
Ex coll. Mrs. E. Tatnall (Mary Corbit) Warner
Comments
This spoon was likely produced in celebration of the coronation of Albert I (1875-1934) as King of the Belgians in 1909. His seal, portrait, and name are on the front of the spoon, along with “BELGIUM.”
Incorporation of the "SXXR" designation in the maker's mark identifies this spoon as being silver electroplated on a metal alloy, probably a silver-colored nickel alloy. The William A. Rogers company was in New York City and later elsewhere in the state as it partnered with other entities.
