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Nutpick

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1870-1890

GUSN

GUSN-56454

Description

Silver nutpick with an upturned spatulate handle. Foliate and cherub design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

nutpicks
silver (metal)
scrolling foliage
figure- and animal-derived motifs
squirrels
Tool, Food Extracting
Nutpick
Nutpick

Additional Identification Number

1971.304a

Maker

Reed & Barton (Maker)

Location of Origin

Taunton, MA, USA

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1971.304.1

Reference Notes

Rainwater, Dorothy T., Author. American Silver Manufacturers. EVERYBODYS PRESS, 1966.

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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