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Teaspoon, one of a pair
Richard Humphreys (American (born British West Indies), 1749–1832)
About 1785–90
Object Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
2.5 x 14.1 cm (1 x 5 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Judith deForest Taves in memory of her mother, Mrs. Alfred V. deForest
Accession Number1991.1061
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver flatware
DescriptionRound-handled, slightly downturned handle has faint midrib on back, and a deep, rounded drop on oval bowl. Bird holding branch in beak is swaged on back of bowl.
Marks
Both marked "R [pellet] H" in roman letters within an ellipse, on back of handle.
InscriptionsBoth engraved "S / I * A" in shaded roman letters on end of handle.
ProvenanceEarly history unknown; lent to the Museum on March 16, 1937, by Mrs. Alfred V. deForest; inherited by the donor about 1937 from her mother, Mrs. Alfred V. deForest; given to the Museum in 1991.