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Shovel (spoon)
Robert & William Wilson (American, about 1825–1846)
about 1825–46
Object Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 10.8 x 2.2 cm (4 1/4 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Estelle S. and Harris A. Solomon Collection—Gift of their daughter Carol Soloman Rothschild
Accession Number2004.663
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver flatware
DescriptionRectangular-shaped shovel head with pinched sides to create curves. Slightly rasied side walls. Square nexk with slight flaring of sides, narrow handle shaft with quick flare to rectangular handle top with rounded top edge. Applied boardering lines, mimic shape of the handle with exaggerated downward arch at top of handle. Engraved on handle top: "EF" in script. Mark on back of handle: "R & W. WILSON" in a rectangle.
Marks
Mark on back of handle: "R & W. WILSON" in a rectangle.
InscriptionsEngraved on handle top: "EF" in script.
ProvenanceSpoon collection of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Rothschild, Fayetteville, New York