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Teaspoon

Object Name:
Teaspoon
Object ID:
1986.108.93
Creator:
Virgin, William M. (1795-1861)Jeweler
Place of Origin:
Concord, NH
Date:
circa 1820
Description:
Teaspoon. Made by William M. Virgin (1795-1861), Concord, NH; c. 1820. Silver. Fiddle handle with slightly downturned, round end; squared fins with straight sides; and an elongated egg-shaped bowl. "MA" engraved in feathered script on front of handle. "W.M.VIRGIN" in upper case Roman letters, stamped in serrated rectangle on reverse of handle.
Material:
Metal
Silver
Dimensions:
W-1 L-6.312 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 Life America
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