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Spoon (Tablespoon)
George Baker
1820-1840
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
George Baker (Maker)
Place of Origin
Providence; Rhode Island; Providence; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.899
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Object Number
1962.0240.899
Object Name
Spoon (Tablespoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
George Baker (Maker)
Place of Origin
Providence; Rhode Island; Providence; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
As per previous cataloguer: Origin is Providence, Rhode Island or Salem, Massachusetts.
Date
1820-1840
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "G.BAKER" stamped within a rectangle with irregular edges
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "Pure/Coin" stamped within a rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "M. Gorton" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.693 (W) x 8.858 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.3 (W) x 22.5 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.3757