Teaspoons, set of twelve
Possibly by
James Geddy II
1731 - 1807
MediumSilver
Dimensions1-5 = OL: 4 3/4 " ;6-12 = OL: 5"
Credit LineGift of Robert F. Grossman
Object number2008-158,1-12
Description12 silver teaspoons with turned down handles and "IG" stamped in relief on the back; spoons 1-5 have oval bowls and rounded drops with a narrower handle with a script "L" engraved on the face; spoons 6-7 have bowls slightly narrower at the lip with narrow, pointed drops and medium handles with "WBR" engraved in script on the face; spoons 8-12 have similar narrow bowls with wider drops and the widest handles with "WR" engraved in script. Inscription(s)"L" in script on spoons 1-5; "WBR" in script on spoons 6-7; "WR" in script on spoons 8-12.Mark(s)"IG" stamped in relief in rectangle on the backs of the turned handles. Stamped large on spoons 1-4, small on spoons 5-12
ca. 1760-1820
