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Spoon
La Comtesse
Reed & Barton Silversmiths
1897-1965
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Reed & Barton Silversmiths (Manufacturer and seller)
Place of Origin
Taunton; Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
- Gold-plated silver
Museum Object Number
1970.0054
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. Donald Hastings
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Complete Details
Object Number
1970.0054
Object Name
Spoon
Title
La Comtesse
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
Reed & Barton Silversmiths (Manufacturer and seller)
Place of Origin
Taunton; Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Date
1897-1965
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "PAT. MARCH 2.1887" stamped incuse within a raised rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: Bird stamped in an octagonal outline
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "R" stamped in a shield
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: [Passant gardant lion] stamped in a rectangular outline with clipped corners
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "STERLING" stamped incuse within a raised rectangle
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Gold-plated silver
Techniques
- Engraved
- Stamped
- Electroplating
Dimensions (inches)
1.772 (W) x 7.047 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.5 (W) x 17.9 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.2699