Souvenir spoon: Scotland

1890-1915

Measurements

4-5/8 in x 1 in x 3/8 in

Materials

Horn or plastic and silver

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.

Accession Number

1971.1192

Provenance

Ex coll. Mrs. E. Tatnall (Mary Corbit) Warner

Comments

The plain, teaspoon-size spoon is made of horn or a type of plastic.  A silver cap conforming to the shape of the handle tip is held in place by a fastener.  A thistle, cast in silver, is attached to the handle.  It provides the only indication of origin or purpose for this spoon.