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Demitasse Spoon

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1760-1780

GUSN

GUSN-16925

Description

Silver demitasse spoon with a pointed downturned handle and an oval bowl. Engraved geometric pattern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coffee spoons
bright cutting
silver (metal)
Spoon, Eating
Spoon, Coffee
Spoon, Demitasse
Silver
Bright-Cut
Spoon, Demitasse

Inscription

"H/S+N" (Engraved on the handle)

Additional Identification Number

1971.243b

Maker

Moulton, Joseph, 1744-1816 (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Newburyport, MA, USA

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1971.243.2

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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