Mustard spoon

possibly German, Brunswick (Braunschweig)

late 18th century

Not on view

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Title: Mustard spoon
Date: late 18th century
Culture: possibly German, Brunswick (Braunschweig)
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Length: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Samuel P. Avery, 1897
Object Number: 97.2.235
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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