Teaspoon
Dateca. 1780-1810
OriginAmerica or Great Britain
MediumSilver
DimensionsOL: 5 1/8" OW: 15/16" (bowl)
Credit LineColonial Williamsburg Foundation
Object number2019-59(X)
DescriptionTeaspoon with pointed bowl, incised "V” drop, and pointed handle engraved and punched with a swagged oval surrounding the initials "DDW" in sprigged script.Inscribed"DDW" engraved on the top of the handle within a punched and engraved swagged oval.
MarkingsBack of handle struck with a maker's mark of "IG" separated by a pellet, all in relief. The pellet is set off center towards the top right serif of "I."
1814-1845
ca.1830-1835
ca.1795-1810
1806-1814 or 1818-1821 (probably)
1781-1795
1815-1830
1815-1830
ca.1785-1800
1798-1799