2009 Record shot by C. Lafiandra. Spoons 2008-159,1-6

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Six Dessert Spoons

Dateca. 1800

Marked by John Adam 1775 - 1848

OriginAmerica, Virginia, Alexandria

MediumSilver

DimensionsOL: 7 1/2"; OW across bowl of spoon: 1 1/2"

Credit LineGift of Robert F. Grossman

Object number2008-159,1-6

DescriptionSix silver dessert spoons, each with downturned, modified coffin handle and pointed oval bowl with engraved rounded drop on back.Inscription(s)Engraved with sprigged script "T" on upper surface of each handleMark(s)Marked in relief on back of handle "I•ADAM." within a rectangle [Hollan 2010 pg. 8, mark d]Provenance

Faison House Antiques, Jackson, NC.