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Miniature fork and spoon set

(American, 1655 or 1656–1722)
about 1700
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts
Medium/TechniqueSilver
DimensionsOverall (31.223): 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)
Overall (31.222): 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Leavitt Pickman
Accession number31.222-223
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsSilver flatware
Collections
Inscriptionsengraved MW in block letters in an oval medallion at end of spoon
ProvenanceMary Willoughby, m. Thomas Barton, 1710; for subsequent history see accession number 31.218.
Spoon
John Coney
about 1690
Restricted
John Coney
about 1700
Either 42.231 or 42.232
John Coney
about 1680
Restricted
John Coney
about 1680
John Coney
about 1690
Tablespoon (one of three)
John Coney
about 1690
Tablespoon (one of three)
John Coney
about 1690
Trencher salt
John Coney
1690–1700
Mug
John Coney
1705–15
John Coney
1701