Collection Highlights
Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827)
1824
1940.202
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Salt spoons (4)
Object name
Salt spoons (4)
Date
ca. 1875-1900
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
each overall: 3 5/8 x 3/4 x 1/4 in. ( 9.2 x 1.9 x 0.6 cm )
Description
Four silver salt spoons with downturned looped handles in the form of coral with forked shoulders holding scallop shell bowls with gilt interiors.
Credit Line
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder
Object Number
INV.14516a-d
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.