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Spoon (Tablespoon)
George W. Riggs
1820-1830
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
George W. Riggs (Maker)
Place of Origin
Baltimore; Maryland; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1967.0168
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Bissell Fund
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Object Number
1967.0168
Object Name
Spoon (Tablespoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
George W. Riggs (Maker)
Place of Origin
Baltimore; Maryland; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1820-1830
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "RIGGS" stamped in a serrated rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Bowl, upper surface
Inscription: "George Washington / 1776." engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "W" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- President
- George Washington
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.772 (W) x 9.094 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.5 (W) x 23.1 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.799