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Teaspoon

Object Name:
Teaspoon
Object ID:
1997.007.01
Creator:
Gage, J. N.Silversmith
Place of Origin:
Portsmouth, NH (possibly)
Date:
1840-1850
Description:
Teaspoon. Silver. Fin-and-fiddle form, with oval bowl. Double-swell fiddle handle with upturned end, midrib front (3/4" long); rounded fins. Back of stem reads, "J.N.GAGE & CO." Back of handle reads, "Jane N. Gage" (cursive).
Material:
Metal
Silver
Dimensions:
W-1.187 L-6.187 inches
Provenance:
One of a group of coin silver spoons by New Hampshire makers, given by Northwood, N.H. antiques dealer, Helena C. (Mrs. Winston J.) Hartley (1917-1997).
Credit Line:
Gift of Helena C. Hartley
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