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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Basting spoon
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Basting spoon

CultureDutch
Date18th century
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 14 in. (35.6 cm)
InscribedInitialed "HI"; marked on reverse of handle near bowl.
Credit LineGift of Mark A. Clark in honor of the 70th Birthday of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number79.136
On View
Not on view
DescriptionLarge heavy spoon in the Hanoverian pattern with a forward bent plain handle ending in an elliptical plain bowl. The handle terminates at the bowl with an extra raised rest so the spoon will drain if placed face up.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Gorham Manufacturing Company
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Gorham Manufacturing Company
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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