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Spoon (Teaspoon)
William Simpkins
1735-1780
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Simpkins (Maker)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.685
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Object Number
1962.0240.685
Object Name
Spoon (Teaspoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
William Simpkins (Maker)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Date
1735-1780
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "[Simpkins]" stamped in a rectangle with rounded corners
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, underside, end
Inscription: "E·:·S / Dec\r/. 10 / 1765" engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, underside, end
Inscription: "JS / to / WAB / 1830" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.22 (W) x 6.102 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.1 (W) x 15.5 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.8466