Collection Highlights
Slant-front desk
Date:
1777-1794
Object Number:
1947.461
Medium:
Mahogany
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teaspoon
Object Number:
1983.22
Date:
ca. 1800-1810
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 15.6 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "GVH" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "J * Dodge" conforming
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned coffin handle with a short midrib and the engraved initials, "GVH" in script; 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.
