Miniature spoon Maker: William Long (w. c. 1807-1822)

ca. 1815

American Decorative Arts

By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
Medium

Silver

Dimensions

3 7/8 in., 5 g (9.8 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Carl R. Kossack, B.S. 1931, M.A. 1933

Accession Number

1985.84.324

Geography

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Culture

American

Period

19th century

Classification

Flatware

Disclaimer

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Bibliography
  • "Acquisitions 1985–1987," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin 40, no. 2 (Spring 1988),
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

spoons

Marks

"W.LONG" [Roman capitals; period] in pointed banner on back of handle, barbed lines inside each end.

Inscriptions

"DB" [feathered script capitals] engraved on front of handle facing away from end.

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