Collection Highlights
Slant-front desk
Date:
1777-1794
Object Number:
1947.461
Medium:
Mahogany
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Luce Center
Salt spoons (2)
Object Number:
1950.177ab
Date:
ca. 1871
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
each overall: 3 3/4 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. ( 9.5 x 2.2 x 1 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "D" in gothic script
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "1847 ROGERS BROS. A1"
Description:
Pair of silver plate salt spoons with upturned oval handles engraved, "D" in gothic script; pointed, pear-shaped bowls with squared sides; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the bases.
Gallery Label:
These salt spoons were given to Marie Antoinette Baker Davis on the occassion of her marriage to Fellows Davis October 17, 1871.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Dudley Davis in memory of his mother Marie Antoinette Baker Davis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
