Tablespoon

Object Name:

Tablespoon

Object ID:

1957.008.132.2

Creator:

Gorham Manufacturing CompanyManufacturer; Moulton, Joseph (1814-1903)Jeweler

Place of Origin:

Providence, RI

Date:

circa 1870

Description:

Tablespoon. Made by the Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, RI. Silver. Diamond-shaped handle, with upturned end. Half-sunburst design at tip of handle, above scrolls and a small shield. 7/16" round medallion, in approximate center of stem, has 6-pedal blossom. Designs on reverse of handle and stem are similar to the front, except for smaller proportion shield at handle tip, and 4-pointed star in medallion. Egg-shaped bowl, with stylized V drop. "MEC" engraved in script on back of handle. "PAT.68", "STERLING" and "J.MOULTON" stamped incuse on back of stem in upper-case roman letters. Hallmarks stamped on back of shoulder, includes right facing lion, anchor, and stylized "G" (for Gorham). One of a pair (1957.8.132.1-.2).

Material:

Metal
Silver

Dimensions:

W-1.75 L-8.375 inches

Provenance:

From the collection of Mary C. Emery of Amesbury, MA, and Fred P. Emery of Pembroke, NH. Several objects in this bequest were from the Newburyport, MA, and Concord, NH, areas and were probably inherited. This spoon was owned by the donor, Mary Elizabeth Chesley, before her marriage to Fred P. Emery.

Credit Line:

The Fred Parker Emery and Mary C. Emery Gift

People:

Moulton, Joseph (1814-1903), Emery, Fred Parker (1865-1927), Emery, Mary C. (1864-1956)