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Tablespoon

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1775-1825

GUSN

GUSN-39575

Description

Pewter tablespoon with scallop shell design under bowl and at the end of the handle. Tip of handle decorated with circles, triangles, vines, flowers, and a cross in the center.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tablespoons
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Tablespoon

Inscription

"Y W D" (Engraved)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 x 1 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Alice Pond

Accession Number

1938.130

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