Ice Spoon
Maker
Unknown Maker
(American (probably New York))
Dateca. 1880
MediumSterling silver
Dimensions1 1/2 × 8 7/8 × 2 5/8 in. (3.8 × 22.5 × 6.7 cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
Credit LineGift from the collection of John and Tina McWhorter
Object number2011.6
CommentaryIce spoons, like the bowls they accompanied, were specifically designed for serving the valuable commodity. They are typified by a deep, pierced bowl which allowed water to drain before the ice was added to a drink.
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