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Spoon
Isaac Reed and Son (American, about 1830–1850)
about 1830–50
Object Place: Stamford, Connecticut
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 13 x 2.2 cm (5 1/8 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Estelle S. and Harris A. Solomon Collection—Gift of their daughter Carol Soloman Rothschild
Accession Number2004.653
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver flatware
DescriptionEgg-shaped spoon bowl with narrow end connecting to a handle. Handle has pointed flares at neck, then thins out before flaring out to a rounded, rectangular top. Engraved on handle top: "CL" in script. Joint between bowl and handle not articulated. Two marks on back of handle: "I. REED & SON" in a scalloped-edged rectangle and an eagle in a circle.
Marks
Two marks on back of handle: "I. REED & SON" in a scalloped-edged rectangle and an eagle in a circle.
InscriptionsEngraved on handle top: "CL" in script.
ProvenanceSpoon collection of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Rothschild, Fayetteville, NY