Tablespoon c. 1770

Editor: Here we have a sterling silver tablespoon, made by Myer Myers. It’s elegant, yet feels everyday. What kind of stories do you think it holds? Curator: Consider the rose engraving on the handle – a frequent symbol of love, secrecy, or even the Virgin Mary. Does it hint at a particular occasion or family connection associated with this piece? Editor: That’s fascinating! I hadn’t thought about the rose as a symbol so much as mere decoration. Curator: Indeed, every element of design, even in something so functional, carries embedded cultural weight. These objects hold encoded meaning. Editor: I’ll certainly look at silverware differently now, seeing beyond their utility!