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Spoon (Tablespoon)
Thomas Shields
1765-1775
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Thomas Shields (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.1452
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Object Number
1962.0240.1452
Object Name
Spoon (Tablespoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
Thomas Shields (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1765-1775
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "TS" stamped within a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "TS" stamped within a rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, underside, end
Inscription: "NOBILIS·EST·IRA·LEONIS" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Armorial device
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.772 (W) x 9.213 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.5 (W) x 23.4 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
2.6103