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Tablespoon

Date1775

Maker William Summer I

Maker Richard Crossley

OriginEngland, London

MediumSilver

DimensionsOverall Length: 8 5/16”; Width of Bowl: 1 11/16"; Depth of Bowl: 9/16"

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

Object number2021-121

DescriptionTablespoon with a downturned rounded tipped handle which joins the oval bowl with long, rounded rectangular drop. The edges of the handle are engraved with a linear border, widening and shaded as it approaches the bowl.
InscribedFront tip of handle engraved “I" over "I * I” in block.
MarkingsBack of handle struck with London sterling hallmarks for 1775, along with "WS" over "RC" in relief within a rectangle with clipped corners (Grimwade #3334).