Artist/Maker Holmes & Edwards Silver Co. (active 1882 - 1931)

Teaspoon

ca. 1910

Place madeBridgeport, Connecticut, United States, North America

Silver

Overall: 4 3/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 11.1 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )

Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund

1941.794

This spoon was used on the Hudson River steamboat "Benjamin B. Odell," launched in 1911. The initials stamped on the handle of this spoon are those of the Central Hudson Steamboat Company.

DescriptionSpoon used on the steamer "B. B. Odell"; oval bowl with inscription engraved on interior; handle pierced at center, with roses in relief on either side and stamped inscription at end of obverse.

Markingsengraved: on inside of bowl: ""B. B. ODELL," / 1911" stamped: on end of handle, obverse side: "C. H. S. B. Co." stamped: on reverse: "HOLMES & EDWARDS [in rectangle] XIV [in rectangle]"

ClassificationsMARITIME TOOLS & EQUIPMENT