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Tablespoon

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-66990

Description

Silver tablespoon with a spatulate handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tablespoons
silver (metal)
Spoon, Serving
Tablespoon
Tablespoon

Inscription

"MMD" (Engraved on the back of the handle)

Maker

Newell, Harding & Co. (Silversmith)
Farrington & Hunnewell (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Accession Number

1974.275

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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