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Teaspoon

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1869

GUSN

GUSN-24686

Description

One of 5 matching silver teaspoons w/ decorative handles w/ a hammered band that loops at top to form medallion at tip. Band of tiny incised lines around hammered band. Tip of handle bends back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teaspoons
silver (metal)
Silver
TEASPOON

Inscription

Engraved on handle front: ""R"" Stamped on handle back: ""STERLING/ P & B""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Possibly Palmer & Bachelders (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

4.875 x 0.875 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5535.4

Reference Notes

Rainwater, Dorothy T., Author. American Silver Manufacturers. EVERYBODYS PRESS, 1966.

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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