Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teaspoon
Object Number:
1942.522
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 x 5/8 in. ( 13.3 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "M/ I * T" in block letters
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned oval handle with bright-cut decoration and the initials, "M/ I *T" engraved in block letters; elliptical bowl with a double-tapered, slashed drop; no maker's marks.
Gallery Label:
This teaspoon belonged to the de la Montague family.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mr. & Mrs. Finley Johnson Shepard
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.