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Tablespoon

Object Name:
Tablespoon
Object ID:
1977.021.098
Creator:
Hardy, Stephen (1781-1843)Silversmith
Place of Origin:
Portsmouth, NH
Date:
1803-1810
Description:
Tablespoon. Made by Stephen Hardy (1781-1843), Portsmouth, NH; 1803-1810. Silver. Downturned pointed-end handle; egg-shaped bowl, with V-drop engraved on reverse of bowl. "P" engraved in feathered script on front of handle. "HARDY" in upper case Roman letters, stamped in rectangle with canted corners on reverse of handle.
Material:
Metal
Silver
Dimensions:
W-1.8 L-9 inches
Provenance:
Acquired with household goods, photographs, and other memorabilia of the Hammond / Kimball families of Concord, NH. Priscilla Hammond (1900-1977) was the daughter of Otis G. Hammond (1869-1944), former Director of NHHS.
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
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