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Pair of Salt Spoons

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. middle 19th century

GUSN

GUSN-247041

Description

Two silver salt spoons, with rounded bowls. Both spoons have the initial "B" , and a shell motif, on their respective handles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

salt spoons
sterling silver
engraving (action)
Spoon, Salt

Inscription

"B" (Engraved)
"STERLING" (Engraved)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7/8 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Katharine Richardson

Accession Number

2002.29.11

Places

Possibly United States

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