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One of six tablespoons

Bernard Wenman (about 1789–1834)
about 1790–1800
Object Place: New York, New York, United States

Medium/Technique Silver
Dimensions 7.14 x 22.86 cm (2 13/16 x 9 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Virginia N. Holly
Accession Number1977.149
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver flatware

DescriptionThis spoon has a slightly pointed handle bent back and a slightly pointed drop on oval bowl. The edge of the bowl is worn.
Marks BW in rectangle on back of handle
InscriptionsJGR lengthwise in bright-cut ellipse with pendant line
ProvenanceOriginally owned by John and Glorianna Reid, New York. April 13, 1977, gift of Virginia N. Holly to MFA.