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Spoon (Salt spoon)
George S. Gelston
1830-1850
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
George S. Gelston (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
- Gilt
Museum Object Number
1968.0252
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Bissell Fund
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Object Number
1968.0252
Object Name
Spoon (Salt spoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
George S. Gelston (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
As per previous cataloguer: Origin: Probably New York
Date
1830-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "GELSTON." stamped in a rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "SC" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Gilt
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
0.984 (W) x 4.528 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.5 (W) x 11.5 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.6349