Teaspoon Maker: Joseph Moulton II (American, 1724–1795)

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

4 7/8 in., 6 dwt (12.4 cm)

Credit Line

Given in memory of William A. Moulton by his daughter Dorelle Moulton Tanner

Accession Number

1980.82.8

Culture
Period

18th century

Classification
Disclaimer

Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of records is ongoing.

Bibliography
  • Patricia E. Kane, Colonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Art Gallery, 1998), 713, 719
  • "Acquisitions 1980," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin 38, no. 2 (Winter 1982), 68
Object copyright
Additional information

Object/Work type

teaspoons

Marks

marked "IM" with a pellet between in a rectangle on the back of the handle

Inscriptions

Engraved on back of handle "M / WH"

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