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Teaspoon
Marked by: William Sumner (I) and Richard Crossley (entered into partnership in 1775)
English (London)
1775–82
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
W. 2.4 x D. 11.6 cm (15/16 x 4 9/16 in.)
Weight: 11.3 gm (7 dwt)
Weight: 11.3 gm (7 dwt)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour (1833-1914)
Accession NumberRES.33.103
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionEach forged teaspoon has a shallow oval bowl with a plain drop and flattened stem with a ridged Hanoverian end.
Marks
On back of stem of each, maker's mark WS over RC (Grimwade 3334); lion passant; an unidentified mark, H with part of a pellet to the right in a square.
InscriptionsEngraved on front end of the handle,"S / I*A"
ProvenanceAnonymous Gift to the MFA in Memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour (1833-1914). (Accession Date: March 2, 1933)