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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