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Ladle (Sifter spoon)
George Smith III, William Fearn
1786-1787
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
George Smith III (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1998.0004.675
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
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Object Number
1998.0004.675
Object Name
Ladle (Sifter spoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection, The Richard and Ruth Tousey Collection
Creator (Role)
George Smith III (Maker); William Fearn (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1786-1787
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "G S/ W F" stamped in a square
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: Passant gardant lion stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: Crowned leopard's head stamped in a shield
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "l" stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: Profile bust stamped in an ellipse
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, underside, end
Inscription: "[WAB]" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
2.047 (W) x 7.008 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.2 (W) x 17.8 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.8342