Tablespoon
Dateca. 1790-1820
OriginAmerica or Great Britain
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall Length: 8 3/4”; Width of Bowl: 1 3/4"; Depth of Bowl: 7/16"
Credit LineGift of Kay Justice Ridinger in memory and honor of Charles W. Ridinger III
Object number2021-107
DescriptionTablespoon with a downturned handle which meets its egg-shaped bowl with a broad oval drop.Inscription(s)Engraved "CM" in sprigged script across the front tip of the handle.Mark(s)Marked “ELKINTON.” in relief within a rectangle, on the back of the handle.
1779
ca. 1750-1780
ca. 1800-1840
ca. 1760-1780