Dessert Spoon
Maker
Unknown
Maker
James Gaskins
(American, ca. 1761 - 1827)
Maker
James Geddy III
(American)
Contact
Mr. Arnold B. McKinnon
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1790-1810
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 6 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. (17.5 x 3.2 cm)
Inscribedengraved "JHC"
Credit LineGift of Henry A. McKinnon, Jr., Arnold B. McKinnon and John B. McKinnon, descendents of John and Hannah Cox
Object number2006.12.4
Not on view
DescriptionSet of six dessert spoons hand wrought silver in the plain-taste with simple handles and ovoid bowls. Each is engraved with the script initials "JHC" on the handle and bears the stamped makers mark "JG" on the back of the handle.ProvenanceJohn and Hannah Cox, Portsmouth, Virginia; Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, Virginia., Gift of Henry A. McKinnon, Jr., Arnold B. McKinnon and John B. McKinnon, descendents of John and Hannah Cox, 2006.
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