Teaspoon

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

VC.96.2 a

Name/Title

Teaspoon

Entry/Object ID

VC.96.2 a-j

Description

Teaspoons, silver. Rounded handle with engraved Van Cortlandt arms on front (consists of armored helmet over twisted rope and surmounted by a feather).

Collection

Van Cortlandt Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Isaac Hutton

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1790 - 1815

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

"PVC" engraved in script lettering on reverse. Marks impressed to reverse of stem: "HUTTON" in a rectangle. Eagle head punch on back.

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

VC.96.2 A-J

VC.96.2

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

1-1/4 in

Length

7 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 7 in. (3.2 x 17.8 cm)

Material

Coin silver

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of Condition: All ten spoons are in excellent condition, showing normal scratches from use. VC.96 2A: The bowl is slightly dented VC.96.2B: Minor spotting to bowl.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Pierre Van Cortlandt (1721-1814)

Notes

User

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

Set of 10

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 14C

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial