Spoon
about 1670
Medium/TechniqueBrass
Dimensions5.08 x 16.83 cm (2 x 6 5/8 in.)
Credit LineFrank B. Bemis Fund
Accession number1983.13
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Not on viewClassificationsMetalwork
Collections
ProvenanceSaid to have belonged to John Alderman (17th century) and sold by his descendants [see note]. By 1982, William Taylor (dealer), North Attleboro, MA; 1983, sold by William Taylor to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 12, 1983)
NOTE: According to the dealer at the time of the acquisition. This account has not been verified.
NOTE: According to the dealer at the time of the acquisition. This account has not been verified.
1800–1900
1700–1800
late 18th century
about 1720
about 1630
about 1775
about 1825
about 1740–50
about 1740–50