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Demitasse Spoon

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1780-1800

GUSN

GUSN-48310

Description

Silver demitasse spoon with a downturned pointed handle and an oval bowl.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coffee spoons
silver (metal)
Spoon, Eating
Spoon, Coffee
Spoon, Demitasse
Spoon, Demitasse

Inscription

"N.O" (Engraved on the handle)

Additional Identification Number

1970.272a

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.272.1

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