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Tablespoon

Object Name:
Tablespoon
Object ID:
1977.029.090
Creator:
Abbot, John Jr. (1790-1850)Silversmith
Place of Origin:
Portsmouth, NH
Date:
circa 1810
Description:
Tablespoon. Made by John Abbot, Jr. (1790-1850), Portsmouth, NH; c. 1810. Silver. Tapered handle with pointed end. Oval bowl with broad single drop. "J W" engraved in feathered script on front of handle. "J. ABBOT", upper case Roman letters, stamped in rectangle on reverse of handle.
Material:
Metal
Silver
Dimensions:
W-1.75 L-9.375 inches
Provenance:
From the New Hampshire silver collection of Richard F. Upton (1914-1996). Richard F. Upton served as the New Hampshire Historical Society's President, 1976-1980.
Credit Line:
Gift of Richard F. Upton
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