Collection Highlights
Matthew Perry
Date:
ca. 1855
Object Number:
PR.012.2.787
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teaspoon
Object Number:
1932.122
Date:
ca. 1810
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 x 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "PCM" in script
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "1753"
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "N.FRANCIS" in a rectangle
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned coffin handle with a short midrib on the underside and the engraved initials, "PCM" in script on the front in a wheel turned reserve; pointed oval bowl; "1753" engraved on the back of the handle; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Gallery Label:
This teaspoon belonged to Peter Mesier (1732-1805).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles Remsen
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
