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Salt Spoons

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1840

GUSN

GUSN-190817

Description

Two matching silver salt spoons with flat fiddle-shaped handles, flat narrow stems, rounded shoulders, and pointed egg-shaped bowls.

Details

Descriptive Terms

salt spoons
silverware
silver (metal)
silver (metal)
Spoon, Serving
Spoon, Salt
Spoon, Salt

Inscription

"M.S. Rust" (Engraved)
"C. Lord" (stamped)

Maker

(Silversmith)

Dimensions

5/8 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Katherine L. Rust

Accession Number

1947.80AB

Places

United States
United States

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