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Spoon (Tablespoon)
Nehemiah B. Bassett
1815-1820
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Nehemiah B. Bassett (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.909
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Object Number
1962.0240.909
Object Name
Spoon (Tablespoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
Nehemiah B. Bassett (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
As per Belden (see References): Nehemiah B. Bassett worked in both Albany, New York and Schenectady, New York. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 02/01/2010)
Date
1815-1820
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "BASSETT" stamped within a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: a bird's head stamped in an oval
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "OP" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.772 (W) x 9.409 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.5 (W) x 23.9 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.9048