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Spoon (France)

This is a spoon. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1909. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. John Hobart Warren. It is credited Gift of Mrs. John Hobart Warren.

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 16.5 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm (6 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in.)

It has the following markings

Bowl interior and stem: Minerva head for silver fineness of .950 used after 1838. Exterior and opposite side of stem: countermark Bigorne used post 1838. Interior: maker's mark, possibly Jean-Baptiste Harleux.

Cite this object as

Spoon (France); silver; L x W x D: 16.5 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm (6 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. John Hobart Warren; 1909-21-5

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