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Tablespoon

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1869-1881

GUSN

GUSN-16938

Description

One of a set of three. Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and an oval bowl. Shell design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

spoons
silver (metal)
Spoon, Serving
Tablespoon
Tablespoon

Inscription

"M" (Engraved on the back of the handle)

Additional Identification Number

1974.272c

Maker

Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Accession Number

1974.272.3

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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