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Strainer spoon

(American)
about 1760
Object PlacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilver
Dimensions13.81 cm (5 7/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Edward P. Hamilton
Accession number57.184
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsSilver flatware
Collections
InscriptionsEngraved "6 dwt" on back of handle at juncture between bowl and handle.
ProvenanceEarly history unknown; given to the Museum in 1957.
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