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Apostle spoon

(English, 1742–1810)
1632–33
Object PlaceLondon, England
Medium/TechniqueSilver
DimensionsL. 18.7 cm (7 3/8 in.); W. of bowl 5 cm (1 15/16 in.); Weight 51 gm (1 oz 15 dwt)
Credit LineTheodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour
Accession number49.1719
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsSilver
Collections
ProvenanceMarsden J. Perry, Providence, Rhode Island; April 4, 1936, Perry estate sale, American Art Association/Anderson Galleries, New York, lot 220J; Mrs. Howard Eric, Stamford, Conneticut. December 2, 1949, Parke-Bernet Sale, New York, lot 75, sold to the MFA and purchased with the Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour for $5,000 [see note 1]. (Accession Date: December 12, 1949)

NOTES:
[1] MFA accession numbers 49.1710 - 49.1721 were acquired together.


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