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Tablespoon

Dateca. 1750-1770

Maker John Lampfert

OriginEngland, London

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 number2021-116

DescriptionTablespoon with an upturned and thickened rounded-tip handle which meets an oval bowl with a rounded drop.
InscribedEngraved “E•E•Baker" in script across the back of the handle top.
MarkingsLondon sterling hallmarks, now illegible, plus Lampfert's mark of "J•L" in script relief within a shaped cartouche scalloped (Grimwade #1489).