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Spoon
Asa Munger (American, 1778–1851)
1810–25
Object Place: Herkimer or Auburn, New York
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 8.9 x 2.5 cm (3 1/2 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
The Estelle S. and Harris A. Solomon Collection—Gift of their daughter Carol Soloman Rothschild
Accession Number2004.659
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver flatware
DescriptionSpoon bowl in shape of a rounded shell (with ribs) with square neck of handle, shaped edges in baluster form. Narrow handle with quick flare out to rectangular top of handle, with rounded top edge. Engraved on handle top: "EJS" (?). Mark on back of handle: "A MUNGER" in a rectangle. stamp is worn
Marks
Mark on back of handle: "A MUNGER" in a rectangle. stamp is worn
InscriptionsEngraved on handle top: "EJS" (?).
ProvenanceSpoon collection of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Rothschild, Fayetteville, NY