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Spoon (Tablespoon)
John Ward Gethen, Michael L. Gretter
1800-1825
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Ward Gethen (Maker)
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1998.0004.933
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
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Object Number
1998.0004.933
Object Name
Spoon (Tablespoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection, The Richard and Ruth Tousey Collection
Creator (Role)
John Ward Gethen (Maker); Michael L. Gretter (Maker)
Origin Notes
As per Belden and Goldsborough (see References): The spoon may have been made in Philadelphia, PA or Richmond, VA depending on which of the silversmiths actually made the spoon and which one was the retailer. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 11/04/2009)
Date
1800-1825
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "IWG" stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "ML.GRETTER" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "[TSP]" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.85 (W) x 8.701 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.7 (W) x 22.1 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
2.3281