Serving spoon
Manufacturer
James Gaskins
(American, ca. 1761 - 1827)
CultureAmerican
Date1804
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm)
InscribedMarked with the capital letters: "J.F.O". Marked on back of the handle: "J. Gaskins" within a serrated rectangle and "NORFOLK" withing a plain smaller rectangle.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Lilly Vail
Object number46.10.1
Not on view
DescriptionSilver serving spoon. The handle is heavier near the bowl and thins toward the downward curved coffin shaped end which is marked "J.F.O.".