One of six silver teaspoons with a coffin handle and a monogrammed scroll with the initials "EG…

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Maker's mark on the back of the handle terminus.

A close-up of the inscription on the handle terminus.

Teaspoon

Maker Nathaniel Butler (American, 1760 - 1829)

Datec. 1790 - 1797

Mediumsilver

Dimensions5 inches (12.7 cm)

MarkingsMaker's mark stamped on the back of the handle: N. Butler [in shaped cartouche]

Credit LineGift of Mr. E. Descombe Wells.

Object numberOT1961.32.5

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CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThis teaspoon, one of six with a coffin handle and a monogrammed scroll with the initials "EG" and numbered 1-6, is a relatively early example of a Savannah silversmith's work. Silversmith Nathaniel Butler (1760-1829) set up shop in the 1790s “on the Bay” in Savannah and advertised in 1796 selling “watches, jewelry & etc.” By 1799 he had left Savannah and was in business in Utica, New York.

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