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Tablespoon

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1795-1805

GUSN

GUSN-50056

Description

Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and an oval bowl. Engraved geometric pattern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tablespoons
bright cutting
silver (metal)
Spoon, Serving
Tablespoon
Silver
Bright-Cut
Thread Border
Tablespoon

Inscription

"AK" (Engraved on the handle)

Additional Identification Number

1982.12

Maker

Farnam, Rufus, 1796-1806 (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Clarke Bowser

Accession Number

1982.10

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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