Back bent fiddleback shape, plain, with small fins, modified rattail with tapered oval bowl: partial Irving family crest on face consisting of a mailed fist with gauntlet resting on small platform; fist holds three holly branches; maker's mark: "WE/WF" in square border.
Collection
Sunnyside Object Collection
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
William (& William) Eley & Fern
Attribution
Maker
Date made
circa 1798 - 1799
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Width
1-7/8 in
Length
8-11/16 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 1 7/8 x 8 11/16 in. (4.8 x 22.1 cm)
Material
silver
Relationships
Related Entries
Notes
SS.64.38 - Tablespoon - Similar item
SS.64.40 - Tablespoon - Similar item
SS.64.41 - Tablespoon - Similar item
SS.64.42 - Tablespoon - Similar item
SS.64.39 - Tablespoon - Similar item
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Set of five spoons (American made) SS.64.38-42 are similiar but not the same.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 15C
