Spoon, Condiment
- Object Name:
- Spoon, Condiment
- Object ID:
- 1986.108.37
- Creator:
- Gerrish, Timothy (1756-1815)
- Place of Origin:
- Portsmouth, NH
- Date:
- 1780-1809
- Description:
- Spoon, condiment or mustard ladle. Made by Timothy Gerrish (1756-1815), Portsmouth, NH, 1780-1809. Silver. Divided loop handle, with downturned oval end. Stamped beaded band on front of handle and stem. Without engraved inscription. Round bowl, with single drop. "H / H E" engraved in block letters on drop. Maker's mark stamped on back of stem: "T[Gerri]sh", in script, within plain rectangle.
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- W-0.75 L-5.062 inches
- Provenance:
- Part of the Charles H. Batchelder Collection of New Hampshire silver (formerly Loan 1959.88). Charles H. Batchelder (1876-1948) was a N.H.H.S. trustee, and a silver collector.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase, with funds provided by subscription, including a grant from Chubb LifeAmerica
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