Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1927.59
Medium:
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tablespoon and fork
Object Number:
1944.51b, e
Date:
ca. 1840-1860
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Part (spoon): 8 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in. (21.6 x 4.8 x 1.9 cm)
Part (fork): 7 1/2 x 1 x 5/8 in. (19.1 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm)
Marks:
engraved: on the undersides of the handles: "JP CAF" in script
stamped: on the underside of the stems: "H.SALSISBURY & CO"
Description:
silver tablespoon and fork with upturned threaded pointed end handles with trefoil decoration and geometric engraving; engraved on the undersides of the handles, "JP CAF" in script; four tines on the fork; pointed oval bowl on the spoon; both with trefoil scroll decoration on the backs of the bowls; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the stems.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Florence Rogers Dietrich
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
