Salt spoon
Date1797
Maker
Peter Bateman
Maker
William Bateman
OriginEngland, London
MediumSilver
DimensionsOL: 4 3/16" ; OW: 1"
Credit LineGift of Robert F. Grossman
Object number2008-166
DescriptionSilver salt spoon with circular bowl, oval drop, and round, turned-back handle with "I.C" engraved in block letters.Inscription(s)"I.C" engraved in block letters on the handle.Mark(s)English marks: lion passant, date letter "M", monarch's head in a circle, and unclear maker's mark in a square.ProvenanceHistory of descent in the George Mason family.
