Collection Highlights
The Child's Anti-Slavery Book
Date:
1859
Object Number:
LIB.E449.C5372
Medium:
Bound volume
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Salt spoon
Object Number:
1971.83
Date:
ca. 1840-1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 9.5 x 1.6 x 1 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "O.E. SIBLEY" incuse, beside a crown and lion passant in chamfered squares
Description:
silver salt spoon with an upturned fiddle handle with a splayed midrib on the front, flared shoulders and a shovel-shaped bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
