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Spoon (Serving spoon)
Henry J. Pepper
1814-1850
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Henry J. Pepper (Maker)
Place of Origin
Wilmington; Delaware; New Castle; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1970.1253
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1970.1253
Object Name
Spoon (Serving spoon)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Henry J. Pepper (Maker)
Place of Origin
Wilmington; Delaware; New Castle; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
As per Belden (see Reference tab): Worked in Wilmington from 1814 and Philadelphia, PA from 1828-1853. (L. Jones, cataloguer, 06/28/2010)
As per a previous cataloguer: Origin is either Wilmington, Delaware or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Date
1814-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, back
Inscription: "HJP" stamped in rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, front, near tip
Inscription: "ETDS" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
2.205 (W) x 12.323 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.6 (W) x 31.3 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
5.0442