Sovenir spoon: Lake George
Troy, New York
c. 1894
Maker
F.W. Sim & Co. (1847-c. 1930)
Measurements
4-3/8 in x 7/8 in x 5/8 in
Materials
Silver
Credit Line
Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.
Accession Number
1971.1163
Inscription
“Sports and pleasures of the Mountains” is in relief along the handle. “LAKE GEORGE” is on the back of the handle tip. “STERLING” and “F. W. SIM & CO” are stamped into the back of the handle near the bowl. “EB III / Sept.1 1894” is engraved on the bowl.
Provenance
Ex coll. Mrs. E. Tatnall (Mary Corbit) Warner
Comments
A fish against a net-like mesh is at the tip of the handle, above an antlered stag’s head. A fishing pole and hunting rifle are shown along the length of the handle. The back of the handle identifies Lake George. Since the mid-19th century, Lake George has been a popular resort area with fine hotels, and a source of “Sports and pleasures of the Mountains” as declared on the handle.
Identification of "EB III" and the relationship of that person to Mary Corbit Warner is unknown.
