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Teaspoon

Object Name:
Teaspoon
Object ID:
1986.108.94
Creator:
Virgin, William M. (1795-1861)Jeweler
Place of Origin:
Concord, NH
Date:
circa 1825
Description:
Teaspoon. Made by William M. Virgin (1795-1861), Concord, NH; c. 1825. Silver. Fiddle handle with slightly downturned, round end; rounded fins; and a pointed, egg-shaped bowl.
"A C" engraved in script on front of handle. "W.M.VIRGIN" in upper case Roman letters, stamped in rectangle on reverse of handle. Mark appears to be double struck.
Material:
Metal
Silver
Dimensions:
W-1.062 L-5.5 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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