Collection Highlights
Geometrical Lathe-work Proof
Date:
Object Number:
PR.221.63
Medium:
Engraving
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Luce Center
Spoons (2)
Object Number:
1964.91a
Date:
ca. 1700-1750
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 in. × 2 1/2 in. × 1 in. (19.1 × 6.4 × 2.5 cm)
Marks:
struck: on face of bowl of 1964.91a: "PVB [also above rose and crown mark]"; rose and crown mark also on 1964.91b
Description:
One of two pewter spoons with circular bowls struck on faces with maker's mark; rat-tail drops; straight-stems with broad rounded ends.
Credit Line:
Gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
