Who created "Table Spoon"?

Table Spoon was created by Richards and Williamson in 1770–1800.

When was "Table Spoon" created?

This artwork was created 1770–1800.

Is "Table Spoon" in the public domain?

Yes, Table Spoon is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Table Spoon

Richards and Williamson

1770–1800

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

L. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)

Classification

Spoon

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Charles Allen Munn, 1924

Accession Number

24.109.69

Art Historical Context

This elegant silver table spoon, crafted by the American silversmiths and Williamson between 1770 and 1800, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the early American Republic. Measuring 9¼ inches in length, it was designed for everyday dining in affluent households, where silver flatware symbolized wealth and sophistication amid the young nation's post-Revolutionary optimism. Housed in The American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum Art, it entered the collection through the generous bequest of Charles Allen M in 1924. Silver was a prestigious medium in 18th-century America, for its luster and...

Table Spoon

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