Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teaspoons (2)
Object Number:
1941.82ab
Date:
ca. 1833-1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each 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 handles: "JM" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the handles: "A. C. BENEDICT 28 BOWERY" in a rectangle
Description:
Pair of silver teaspoon with upturned, fiddle thread handles with short midribs on both sides and the engraved initials, "JM" in script on the fronts; flared shoulders and pointed oval bowls; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




