Teaspoon
- Object Name:
- Teaspoon
- Object ID:
- 1975.069.02 b
- Creator:
- Simes, William Cadogan
Jeweler - Place of Origin:
- Portsmouth, NH
- Date:
- 1795-1805
- Description:
- Teaspoon. Made by William Cadogan Simes (1773-1824) of Portsmouth, NH; 1795-1805. Silver. Tapered, downturned handle with rounded top and pointed end; small rib on reverse; egg-shaped bowl; rounded drop with shell on reverse. "S" engraved in feathered script on front of handle. "WS" with pellet, in rectangle, stamped on back of handle. One of a pair.
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- W-1 L-5.25 D-1 inches
- Provenance:
- May have belonged to William and Anna (Wentworth) Sheafe of Portsmouth, who were married in 1786 and were the great-grandparents of the seller's husband.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
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