Teaspoon

Name/Title

Teaspoon

Entry/Object ID

1975.16

Description

Silver teaspoon with a coffin-shaped handle. The handle is engraved with a decorative leaf pattern and the initials EBP. The reverse is marked with the initials DVV.

Context

While the maker of the teaspoon, Daniel Van Voorhis, was active as a silversmith in New York, he was also master of the mint in Vermont.

Acquisition

Accession

1975.16

Source or Donor

Norton, Donald W.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Artist

Van Voorhis, Daniel (1751-1824)

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Teaspoon

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Spoon, Eating

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Eating & Drinking Utensils

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

5-3/4 in

Material

Silver