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Spoon (Salt spoon)
William S. Nichols
1840-1850
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
William S. Nichols (Maker)
Place of Origin
Newport; Rhode Island; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.782.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Object Number
1962.0240.782.001
Object Name
Spoon (Salt spoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
William S. Nichols (Maker)
Place of Origin
Newport; Rhode Island; New England; United States; North America
Date
1840-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "Nichols" stamped within a rectangle with clipped corners
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "Pure Coin" stamped within a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "Newport RI." stamped inside a rectangle with clipped corners
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "SP" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
0.945 (W) x 3.543 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.4 (W) x 9 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.2116