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Spoon (Salt spoon)
Daniel B. Hempsted
1840-1852
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Daniel B. Hempsted (Maker)
Place of Origin
New London; Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.769.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Complete Details
Object Number
1962.0240.769.002
Object Name
Spoon (Salt spoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
Daniel B. Hempsted (Maker)
Place of Origin
New London; Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Date
1840-1852
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "D.B.HEMPSTED" stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "PURE COIN" stamped within a rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "MHA" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
0.827 (W) x 3.78 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.1 (W) x 9.6 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.194