Spoon, Eating
Spoon, Eating
Spoon, Eating

Spoon, Eating

Object number2016.123.2 a,b
Manufacturer
OriginNewburyport, MA
MediumSterling silver
Credit LineGift of Susan Anderson-Krieg
DescriptionTwo identical silver spoons with decorative scrollwork on the top and underside of the handle.DimensionsLength x Width x Depth (a): 7 × 1.5 × 1 in. (17.8 × 3.8 × 2.5 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (b): 7 × 1.5 × 1 in. (17.8 × 3.8 × 2.5 cm)
InscriptionsNear end of handle there is a framed flat section with engraved initials "TBL".
MarksUnderside has raised text at narrow section "STERLING [maker mark] PAT. 1889."
Historical NotesTwo silver spoons from the marriage/dowry of Thomasina Buchanan Lee. The Lee farm was/is in Cross Creek, Pennsylvania. It was a Land Grant farm for over 250 years.
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