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Tablespoon

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1760-1770

GUSN

GUSN-48523

Description

Spatulate handle; full front midrib; broad drop; elliptical scallop-shell bowl.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tablespoons
silver (metal)
scallop shell
Silver
Shell
TABLESPOON

Inscription

Engraved: P + C Struck: I.A [dot is raised]

Maker

Austin, Joseph, 1719 C (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Charlestown/ Boston, MA, USA

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1971.265

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
Probably

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