Collection Highlights
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
Date:
ca. 1793
Object Number:
1928.18
Medium:
White marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teaspoon
Object Number:
1971.25
Date:
ca. 1810
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 14.9 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the front of the handle: "RC" in script
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "Clark" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "W. Coley" in script in a conforming rectangle
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned fiddle handle with a short midrib and the engraving, "Clark" in script on the underside and the engraved initials, "RC" in script on the front; pointed oval bowl with a broad drop; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert G. Goelet
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
