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Castings of a spoon handle

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Casting of a spoon handle, "Luxembourg" Pattern

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Large ladle

Maker, formerly attributed to: William Robinson Pitman (1804–1891)
Maker, probably by: John K. Pitman (American, 1779–1819)

Serving spoon

Maker: Seril Dodge (American, 1759–1802)

Large ladle

Maker: Ezekiel Burr (American, 1765–1846)

Large ladle

Maker: Nehemiah Dodge (American, 1775–1856)

Tablespoon, "Fontaine-bleau" pattern

Designer: F. Antoine Heller (American, born France, 1845)
Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Compote

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)
Retailer: Ball, Black and Company (New York, active ca. 1851–76)

Sugar tongs

Maker: Pardon Miller (1797–1852)

Sugar tongs

Maker, possibly by: John K. Pitman (American, 1779–1819)

Sugar Tongs

Maker: Benjamin H. Tisdale (American, active ca. 1812–45)

Teaspoon

Maker: Ezekiel Burr (American, 1765–1846)

Teaspoon

Maker: Daniel T. Goodhue (American, active ca. 1824–44)

Teaspoon

Maker: Saunders Pitman (American, 1732–1804)

Teaspoon

Maker: Saunders Pitman (American, 1732–1804)

Two salt spoons

Maker: Benjamin H. Tisdale (American, active ca. 1812–45)

Porringer

Maker, possibly by: John K. Pitman (American, 1779–1819)
Maker, possibly by: Saunders Pitman (American, 1732–1804)

Compote

Designer: Erik Magnussen (Danish, 1884–1961)
Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Coffee spoon

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Teaspoon

Maker: Payton Dana (American, 1766–1854)

Three teaspoons

Maker: John Owen Pitkin (American, 1803–1891)

Sugar sifter

Maker: Pardon Miller (1797–1852)

Mustard ladle

Maker: Josiah Whitaker(probably) (1788–1871)

Sugar tongs

Maker: Christopher Burr (American, active ca. 1813–69)

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