spoon
1850â1900
Classification
cutlery
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. John Hobart Warren
Accession Number
1909-21-20
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This delicate spoon, crafted by the esteemed makers Lambert & Jozan, Veuve between 1850 and1900, offers a glimpse into the refined world of 19th-century cutlery. of the Smithsonian American Art's collection, it was generously donated by Mrs. John Hobart, reflecting the era's tradition of philanthropic gifts that enriched public holdings of decorative arts. the Victorian period, cutlery like this transcended mere utility, serving as subtle markers of social status and household elegance. Produced amid rapid industrialization, such pieces often blended handcrafted precision with emerging mass-...