Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teaspoon
Object Number:
1971.40
Date:
ca. 1797
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 x 5/8 in. ( 14.6 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "JS" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "PVB" in a rectangle
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned pointed handle with wheel turned decoration and the engraved initials, "JS" in script; pointed oval bowl with a broad drop; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
