Collection Highlights
Siamese Twins
Date:
1836
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1836.55
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teaspoons (2)
Object Number:
1945.433ab
Date:
ca. 1805
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 5 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 13.3 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "JA/ VT" in block letters
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "RW" in an oval
Description:
Pair of silver teaspoons with downturned pointed handles with bright-cut decoration and the engraved initials, "JA/ VT" in block letters; pointed oval bowls with broad drops; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Gallery Label:
These teaspoons belonged to Jacob and Anne Clark Van Tassell.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Anne C. Hood
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
