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Spoon (Teaspoon)
William Forbes
1780-1800
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Forbes (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.251
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Object Number
1962.0240.251
Object Name
Spoon (Teaspoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
William Forbes (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1780-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "WG Forbes" stamped within a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: possibly a sheaf of wheat stamped within a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: possibly a bird's head stamped within an oval
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.142 (W) x 5.354 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.9 (W) x 13.6 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.3704