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Seashell Salt with Shell and Crab Spoon (Spoon)

1884
(America, est. 1831)
America, Rhode Island, Providence, 19th century
handwrought sterling silver, partially gilt
Overall: 2.5 cm (1 in.)
Gift of the Trideca Society 2000.14.b
Location: not on view
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Description

This small salt dish and spoon reflect the late 19th-century interest in incorporating naturalistic details into the design of useful pieces-in this instance probably inspired by Japanese examples.
Seashell Salt with Shell and Crab Spoon (Spoon)

Seashell Salt with Shell and Crab Spoon (Spoon)

1884

Gorham Manufacturing Company

(America, est. 1831)
America, Rhode Island, Providence, 19th century

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