Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
ca. 1837
1953.197
Wood
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Mustard spoon
Object name
Mustard spoon
Date
ca. 1840
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 x 1 in. ( 13.3 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description
silver mustard spoon with a downturned, double-swell pointed handle with foliate and scroll decoration; handle engraved, "JFCS" in script; fluted shell-form bowl with a foliate drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Object Number
1971.53
Marks
engraved: on the handle: "JFCS" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "H. G. STONE" incuse
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
