Teaspoon
- Object Name:
- Teaspoon
- Object ID:
- 1957.008.119
- Creator:
- Moulton, Joseph (1724-1795)
Goldsmith - Place of Origin:
- Newbury, MA
- Date:
- 1760-1770
- Description:
- Teaspoon. Made by Joseph Moulton (1724-1795), Newbury, MA. 1760-1770. Silver. Round-ended handle with upturned end, with long mid-rib on front; and an egg-shaped bowl, with raised round drop, and shell (13 lobes) bowl decoration on reverse. "C / B+M" engraved in block letters; and "C" (early 20th century) engraved in script on reverse of handle. "I·MOULTON" in upper case Roman letters, with a pellet between letters I and M, stamped in a rectangle on reverse of handle.
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- W-0.75 L-4.5 inches
- Provenance:
- From the collection of Mary C. Emery of Amesbury, MA, and Fred P. Emery (1865-1927) of Pembroke, NH. Several items in this bequest were from the Newburyport, MA, and Concord, NH, areas and probably were inherited. This piece has the mark of silversmith Joseph Moulton of Newbury, MA. Owner's initial on this spoon is "C", which may be Chesley, Mary Emery's maiden name.
- Credit Line:
- The Fred Parker Emery and Mary C. Emery Gift
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