Collection Highlights
Old Christmas : from the Sketch book of Washington Irving
Date:
1878
Object Number:
LIB.PS2069.C4
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teaspoon
Object Number:
1971.56
Date:
ca. 1770
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 5/8 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. ( 11.7 x 2.2 x 1 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "ED/ RD" in block letters
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "I * R" in a rectangle with serrated ends
Description:
silver teaspoon with an upturned handle with a short midrib on the front and the engraved initials, "ED/ RD" in block letters on the underside; elliptical bowl with a double molded drop; maker's mark 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.
