Tablespoon
- Object Name:
- Tablespoon
- Object ID:
- 1951.013.17
- Creator:
- Eastman, Seth (1801-1885)
Silversmith - Place of Origin:
- Concord, NH
- Date:
- 1828-1830
- Description:
- Tablespoon. Made by Seth Eastman (1801-1885), Concord, NH; 1828-1830. Silver. Downturned, tapered fiddle handle, with pointed fins, and an oval bowl. "RS" engraved in feathered script on front of handle. "SETH.EASTMAN" in uppercase roman letters, stamped in rectangle on back of handle. Paper label adhered to back of handle, "SAUNDERS 1951".
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- W-1.6 L-7.8 inches
- Provenance:
- The tablespoon was originally owned by Ruth (Sargent) Parker (1797-1864) of New London, the grandmother of Loren A. Sanders. Part of the Dr. and Mrs. Loren A. Sanders Collection, bequeathed by Madeline C. Sanders (1876-1951). The collection includes approximately 40 ceramic pieces, 10 glass, and 1 silver spoon. The spoon has the maker's mark of Concord, NH, silversmith and clockmaker, Seth Eastman (1801-1885).
- Credit Line:
- Dr. and Mrs. Loren A. Sanders Collection, Bequest of Madeline C. Sanders
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