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Object Name
Serving Spoon
Object Number
2006-48-28
Description
Silver serving spoon, deep bowl, angled corners that give bowl squarish shape. Etched design of swirls inside bowl. Profile of Grecian soldier at front end of handle. "LDP" monogrammed on back of handle in block lettering. Maker's mark stamped on back of handle "BALL, BLACK & CO" "STERLING" and "PATENT 1862"
Comment
LDP stands for Lucretia Deming Perkins, mother of Mary Perkin's Quincy
Category
Tools and Equipment for Materials
Maker
Date Made
ca. 1862
Dimensions
9" long
Materials
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