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Teaspoon

Date1760-1777

Marked by James Geddy II (1731 - 1807)

OriginAmerica, Virginia, Williamsburg

MediumSilver

DimensionsOL: 4 1/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase, William J. Grant in memory of Janet L. Grant

Object number2012-90

DescriptionSilver teaspoon with downturned rounded handle, tipt on back, and with oval bowl (re-shaped) with traces of an oval (?) drop
Label TextThis unassuming spoon represents the work of James Geddy, an influential and successful silversmith and prominent citizen in Williamsburg and Petersburg. Although the bowl of the spoon has been re-worked, most likely to address wear from long use, the mark on the spoon is clear and matches that found on archaeologically recovered examples from the Geddy site.
MarkingsMarked in relief "I•G" in a rectangle on back of handle