Collection Highlights
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
ca. 1793
1928.18
White marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mustard spoon
Object name
Mustard spoon
Date
ca. 1850 - 1860
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 5 3/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 13.7 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description
silver mustard spoon with an upturned fiddle handle with a short midrib and the engraved initials, "M A T" in script on the obverse; flared shoulders and a deep circular bowl; hallmarks stamped on the underside.
Credit Line
Gift of M. F. Savage
Object Number
1926.32
Marks
engraved: on the handle: "M A T" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle, pseudohallmarks: lion passant, crowned leopard's head, "c" and king's bust
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
