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Tablespoon

Dateca. 1720-1739

Maker Philip Syng, Sr. (1676-1739)

OriginAmerica, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

MediumSilver

DimensionsOverall Length: 7 3/4”; Width of Bowl; 1 9/16"; Depth of Bowl; 1/2"

Credit LineGift of Kay Justice Ridinger in memory and honor of Charles W. Ridinger III

Object number2021-73

DescriptionSilver tablespoon with an upturned Hanoverian pattern handle, a long midrib, and an oval bowl with a drop and long rattail.
Label TextPhilip Syng Sr. was born in Cork, Ireland in 1676 and immigrated to Annapolis, Maryland in 1714. By 1719 he was working in Philadelphia, only to return to Annapolis in 1724, where he died in 1739. Three of his sons, Philip, Jr., John, and Daniel became silversmiths.
InscribedEngraved “P/WE” in block letters on back of handle end.
MarkingsMarked twice with “PS” in relief within a heart-shaped cartouche on the back of the stem.