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Spoon

William Hackle (American)
about 1770
Object Place: Baltimore, Maryland

Medium/Technique Silver
Dimensions Overall: 21.6 x 4.4 cm (8 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line The Estelle S. and Harris A. Solomon Collection—Gift of their daughter Carol Soloman Rothschild
Accession Number2004.651
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver flatware

DescriptionRounded oval spoon bowl and flaring handle with rounded top, curving under and slightly pinched on back. Joint between bowl and handle on back is articulated and rasied with a rounded edge. Engraved on top of handle, at top: "C M" in block letters. Two identical marks: "WH" in shaped rectangle, in script (?).
Marks Two identical marks: "WH" in shaped rectangle, in script (?).
InscriptionsEngraved on top of handle, at top: "C M" in block letters.
ProvenanceSpoon collection of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Rothschild, Fayetteville, NY