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Tablespoon

Date1770-1806

Maker James Gordon (1743-1810)

OriginScotland, Aberdeen

MediumSilver

DimensionsOL: 8 1/8"

Credit LineGift of Philip H. Cunningham in honor of Charles Scott Riley III

Object number2016-185

DescriptionSilver tablespoon in "old English" pattern, with downturned rounded tipped handle and very large oval bowl with rounded drop on back
InscribedEnd of handle later engraved in Gothic lettering "JAG" (?)
MarkingsMarked in relief in rectangles on back of handle stem "IG" and "ABD"