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Tablespoon

Object Name:
Tablespoon
Object ID:
1974.040.03
Creator:
Osgood, John (1770-1840)Silversmith
Place of Origin:
Haverhill, NH
Date:
1819-1821
Description:
Tablespoon. Silver. Fiddle handle having downturned spatulate face, rounded end and flat shank with pointed shoulders above ovoid bowl. Feathered script initials "LMP" engraved on handle face. Impressed mark on reverse of handle "J O" in upper case letters, pellet between, in plain rectangle.
Material:
Metal
Silver
Dimensions:
W-1.75 L-8.5 inches
Provenance:
Descended from Louisa Merrill Page (1797-1821) of Haverhill, 1st wife of Samuel Page (1793-1876) to son by second wife,
William Hazen Page (1824-1906) of Haverhill, to son, Charles P. Page (1857-19 ) of Haverhill, to daughter, Mildred W. Page (1890-1982) of Haverhill, donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mildred Weeks Page
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