Collection Highlights
New York City Hall, front elevation
Date:
1802
Object Number:
PR.040.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teaspoon
Object Number:
1983.28
Date:
ca. 1805-1810
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 x 3/4 in. ( 13.3 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "NLW" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "P FIELD Jr" in a rectangle
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned coffin handle with bright-cut decoration and the initials, "NLW" engraved in script; pointed oval bowl with a double drop; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert G. Goelet
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
