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Spoon (Netherlands), 1833

This is a Spoon. It is dated 1833 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 8.4 x 2 x 1 cm (3 5/16 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.)

It has the following markings

On reverse of stem: Dutch mark indicating silver fineness of .833, used from 1814-1953; a helmeted head; two indeciferable marks; date letter: Y for 1833.

Cite this object as

Spoon (Netherlands), 1833; silver; L x W x D: 8.4 x 2 x 1 cm (3 5/16 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1931-64-36

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