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Teaspoon

Object Name:
Teaspoon
Object ID:
1977.029.032
Creator:
Gerrish, Timothy (1756-1815)
Place of Origin:
Portsmouth, NH
Date:
1777-1800
Description:
Teaspoon. Made by Timothy Gerrish (1756-1815), Portsmouth, NH; 1777-1800; Silver. Pointed handle, with downturned end; Single drop, with rounded end; Egg-shaped bowl. "K M" in block letters with fleur-de-lis device, engraved on front of handle. Stamped on back of handle: "T Gerrish" with pellet, in script, within rectangle with rounded right corners.
Material:
Metal
Silver
Dimensions:
W-0.875 L-5.125 inches
Provenance:
From the New Hampshire silver collection of Richard F. Upton (1914-1996). Richard Upton served as the New Hampshire Historical Society's President, 1976-1980.
Credit Line:
Gift of Richard F. Upton
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