A silver serving spoon with a pierced bowl and a fiddle handle engraved "JSR".

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

Engraved monogram on the front of the handle end.

Pierced Serving Spoon

Maker Thomas Wriggins (American)

Datec. 1840

Mediumsilver

Dimensions8 × 2 1/4 inches (20.3 × 5.7 cm)

MarkingsMaker's mark stamped on the handle back: T. WRIGGINS [in rectangle]

Credit LineBequest of Gertrude West Hollowbush.

Object number1988.3.24

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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 serving spoon has a pierced bowl and fiddle handle inscribed “JSR.” Silversmith Thomas Wriggins worked in Philadelphia from 1831 to 1868, alone and in various partnerships.

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