Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
ca. 1837
1953.197
Wood
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Luce Center
Salt spoon
Object name
Salt spoon
Date
1844-1876
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 3 3/4 x 1 x 3/8 in. ( 9.5 x 2.5 x 1 cm )
Description
silver salt spoon with an upturned fiddle handle with a short midrib and the engraved initials, "H v D" in script on the front; flared shoulders and a horizontal elliptical bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line
Gift of Henry F. von Drehle
Object Number
1947.131
Marks
engraved: on the handle: "H v D" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "GEO. W. WELSH 244 GREENWICH ST." incuse
Gallery Label
This salt spoon belonged to the von Drehle family.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
