Two teaspoons Maker: Samuel Drowne II (American, 1749–1815)

ca. 1800

American Decorative Arts

By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
Medium

Silver

Credit Line

Gift of Alan R. Kossack

Accession Number

1984.98.5A-B

Geography

Made in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Culture

American

Period

19th century

Classification

Flatware

Disclaimer

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Bibliography
  • Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin 39 (Winter 1986), 41, ill
  • "Acquisitions 1984," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin 39, no. 3 (Winter 1986), 41, ill
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

teaspoons

Marks

"SxDrowne" [script, upper and lower cases; raised "x"] in rectangle with ends incurved, at midpoint on back of handle.

Inscriptions

"P" [feathered script capital] engraved on front of handle facing away from end in medallion with bright-cut border; "I[or J]O" [script capitals] engraved below medallion; featheredges.

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