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Spoon (Teaspoon)
Samuel Ayres
1790-1810
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Samuel Ayres (Maker)
Place of Origin
Lexington; Kentucky; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.022
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Object Number
1962.0240.022
Object Name
Spoon (Teaspoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
Samuel Ayres (Maker)
Place of Origin
Lexington; Kentucky; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Samuel Ayers also worked in Danville, Kentucky (see References). (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 06/30/2010)
Date
1790-1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "SAyres" stamped in a stepped rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "JSS" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
0.906 (W) x 5.512 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.3 (W) x 14 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.3175