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Tablespoon
John Burt (American, 1692/93–1745/46)
about 1740
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
4 x 19.8 cm (1 9/16 x 7 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
A gift from the collection of Dr. Arthur DuBois Brundidge, Walden N.Y., and Northport, N.Y.
Accession Number1981.427
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver flatware
A mate to this spoon, engraved with identical initials and in the same style, was sold in 1992 by Gebelein Silversmiths, Inc.
This text has been adapted from "Silver of the Americas, 1600-2000," edited by Jeannine Falino and Gerald W.R. Ward, published in 2008 by the MFA. Complete references can be found in that publication.
This text has been adapted from "Silver of the Americas, 1600-2000," edited by Jeannine Falino and Gerald W.R. Ward, published in 2008 by the MFA. Complete references can be found in that publication.
DescriptionThe spoon has an upturned midrib handle terminating in an elliptical bowl, flattened and slightly worn at tip, with rattail on back.
Marks
On back of handle, marked "I. BURT" in roman letters within a shaped cartouche.
InscriptionsEngraved "A [Latin cross]L" in roman letters on back of handle tip.
ProvenanceOriginal owners unknown. Acquired by the donor, a collector of silver, sometime during the twentieth century.