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Spoon (Tablespoon)
William Garret Forbes
1780-1800
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Garret Forbes (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.1112
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Object Number
1962.0240.1112
Object Name
Spoon (Tablespoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
William Garret Forbes (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1780-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "W.G.Forbes" stamped within a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: an eagle's head within an oval
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: a sheaf within a rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "I*C*M" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.614 (W) x 8.78 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.1 (W) x 22.3 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.7284