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A beautifully presented antique 19th-century sterling silver teaspoon, hand-engraved “Yale” in flowing script. This intimate and personal object once belonged …
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A beautifully presented antique 19th-century sterling silver teaspoon, hand-engraved “Yale” in flowing script. This intimate and personal object once belonged to a Yale graduate is now reimagined as sculptural wall art. Weighs 9.30 grams.
Pieces like this were often gifted or commissioned to mark milestones—graduation, affiliation, or personal achievement—making this not just a piece of silver, but a tangible connection to Yale history and tradition. The engraving carries a quiet sense of identity and legacy, suggesting it was cherished as a keepsake by its original owner.
The spoon itself features a refined beaded-edge pattern typical of the late Victorian period, while the custom presentation elevates it into a modern collectible. It is housed in a burled birch shadow box with school colors; a rich Yale-blue ground and crisp white inner surround. This creates a striking contrast that highlights both form and inscription as well as the spirit of the university.
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- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 1.7ʺD × 6.5ʺH
- Styled After
- Ralph Lauren
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Birch
- Glass
- Sterling Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Excellent less
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