Salt spoon

Date1797

Maker Peter Bateman

Maker William Bateman

OriginEngland, London

MediumSilver

DimensionsOL: 4 3/16" ; OW: 1"

Credit LineGift of Robert F. Grossman

Object number2008-166

DescriptionSilver salt spoon with circular bowl, oval drop, and round, turned-back handle with "I.C" engraved in block letters.

Inscribed"I.C" engraved in block letters on the handle.
MarkingsEnglish marks: lion passant, date letter "M", monarch's head in a circle, and unclear maker's mark in a square.
ProvenanceHistory of descent in the George Mason family.