Collection Highlights
The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.QH41.C26.1974
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tablespoons (2)
Object Number:
1970.18ab
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each: 8 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 22.2 x 4.8 x 3.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on reverse of handle: "P MARTIN" in rectangle
Description:
Two tablespoons with oval bowl with outlined shell motif on reverse, downturned fiddle handle with outlined shell motif on obverse, and straight shoulder; stamped maker's mark on reverse of handle.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, these tablespoons were purchased by the donor from Robert Ensko, Inc., on May 13, 1970.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert G. Goelet
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
