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Tea Spoon

Marcus Merriman and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea Spoon by Marcus Merriman and Company. Oval-shaped bowl with high sides. Long, narrow handle tapers towards rounded end. Top right of handle contains engraved text. Spoon is made of shiny metal, possibly silver. Spoon appears to have markings and reflections on its surface. The spoon is against a light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1830
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 240 px
Museum record:
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