3 Tablespoons Maker: Unknown

ca. 1847

American Decorative Arts

On view, 1st floor, American Decorative Arts before 1900
Medium

Silver

Dimensions

8 7/16 in. (21.4 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Roberta Nesheim

Accession Number

1985.101.1.1-.3

Culture
Period

19th century

Classification
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Bibliography
  • "Acquisitions 1985–1987," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin 40, no. 2 (Spring 1988), 52
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Additional information

Object/Work type

tablespoons

Marks

"Patented 1847" Roman capitals in rectangle on back of shaft

Inscriptions

Engraved initials "RAP" sprigged script capitals on front of handle facing away from bowl

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