Collection Highlights
The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.QH41.C26.1974
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teaspoon
Object Number:
1962.58
Date:
1815
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. ( 14.6 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "W" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "S.W" in a rectangle and three Baltimore assay marks
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned fiddle handle engraved, "W" in script and a pointed oval bowl with a broad drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. John D. Kernan
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
