Salt spoon

possibly German, Bamberg

early 19th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Salt spoon
Date: early 19th century
Culture: possibly German, Bamberg
Medium: Silver, parcel gilt
Dimensions: Overall: 3 1/2 × 3/4 in. (8.9 × 1.9 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Samuel P. Avery, 1897
Object Number: 97.2.224
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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