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Teaspoon

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1760-1780

GUSN

GUSN-16367

Description

Silver teaspoon with a pointed oval handle and an oval bowl.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teaspoons
silver (metal)
Spoon, Eating
Teaspoon
Silver
Teaspoon

Inscription

"P/ J.J" (Engraced on the handle)

Maker

Holmes, William, 1717-1783 (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1975.109

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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