Souvenir spoon

Charles Christofle French

Designer Designed by Louis-Oscar Roty French

late 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Souvenir spoon
Maker: Charles Christofle (French, 1805–1863)
Designer: Designed by Louis-Oscar Roty (French, Paris 1846–1911 Paris)
Date: late 19th century
Culture: French, Paris
Medium: Silver, parcel gilt
Dimensions: Length: 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Gift of Sir William H. Redding, in memory of his wife, 1902
Object Number: 02.30.20
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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