Collection Highlights
N Amsterdam, ou N Iork in Ameriq
Date:
ca. 1700
Object Number:
PR.020.FF.13
Medium:
Colored engraving
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Tablespoon
Object Number:
1980.21
Date:
ca. 1740-1750
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/8 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 20.6 x 4.4 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "L M" in block letters
stamped: on the underside of the handle: twice, as a cipher: "RVD" in a conforming oval
Description:
silver tablespoon with an upturned handle with a midrib on the front and the engraved initials, "L M" in block letters on the underside; elliptical bowl with a molded drop; 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.
