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One of three tablespoons
Joseph Richardson, Jr. (American, about 1752–1831)
about 1790
Object Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 22.9 cm (9 in.)
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Dr. George Clymer by his wife, Mrs. Clymer
Accession Number57.45
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver flatware
DescriptionThis spoon has a curved handle with a pendent floral design and a very worn rounded drop on an oval bowl.
Marks
JR in rectangle
InscriptionsHMC in medallion on tip of handle
ProvenanceDescended in the family to Dr. George Clymer; March 15, 1939 lent by Clymer to MFA; by descent to his wife; August 28, 1956, lent by Mrs. Clymer to MFA; January 10, 1957, gift of Mrs. Clymer to MFA.