Gift of John Wood, 2007.37.0 © 2007 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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Teaspoon

SilversmithMade by Isaac Lewis American, 1773 - 1860

Date1795-1815

MediumSilver

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 5 x 1in. (12.7 x 2.5cm)

ClassificationsMetalware

Credit LineGift of John Wood

DescriptionSlender silver teaspoon with a pointed bowl. The handle is quite narrow where it attaches to the bowl, but it widenes to a roughly diamond shaped end. The initials "ES" are engraved across the top surface of the handle end . The maker's mark "I.LEWIS" is stamped in a rectangle on the underside of the handle end.

Object number2007.37.0

Markings"I.LEWIS" stamped in a rectangle on the underside of the hilt of the handle.Inscribed"ES" engraved across the top of the hilt of the handle.

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