Tea Spoon

1791–92

Not on view

This spoon forms a pair with 52.100.2. These spoons belonged to Gulian Verplanck, son of Gulian and Mary Crommelin Verplanck. They bear the crest and motto of the Verplanck family, which translates to As in life so in death.

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Title: Tea Spoon
Maker: Possibly Thomas Northcote (British, 1749–1798)
Date: 1791–92
Geography: Made in London, England
Culture: British
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: L. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm); 12 dwt. (18.5 g)
Credit Line: Gift of Margaret Jacot Quillard and Frances Jacot Quillard, 1952
Object Number: 52.100.1
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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