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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
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Dr. George Clymer by his wife, Mrs. Clymer
Accession Number57.46
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
J(dot)R in rectangle twice on back of handle
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.