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Tablespoon

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1831-1837

GUSN

GUSN-16433

Description

One of a set of three. Silver tablespoon with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tablespoons
silver (metal)
Spoon, Serving
Tablespoon
Tablespoon

Inscription

"E. Kent" (Engraved on the handle)

Additional Identification Number

1938.629b

Maker

Gorham & Webster (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Providence, RI, USA

Credit Line

Gift of Alice and Eunice Dexter

Accession Number

1938.629.2

Places

Rhode Island (United States)

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