Collection Highlights
The definitive treaty of peace and friendship, between His Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain : concluded at Paris, the 10th day of February, 1763, to which, the King of Portugal acceded on the same day...
Date:
1763
Object Number:
LIB.Y1763.Tre
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Tablespoon
Object Number:
1951.432
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 18.1 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "R" in gothic script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "P" in a circle, star in a circle, "S" in a circle
Description:
silver tablespoon with a slightly upturned fiddle handle with a splayed midrib and engraved initial, "R" in gothic script on the front; flared shoulders and a pointed oval bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. S. L. Holbrook
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
