John Edwards
An Early American Silver Dognose Spoon, c. 1727
Length: 7 1/4"
Weight: 1 oz. 6 dwt.
Weight: 1 oz. 6 dwt.
Boston
X6170
The oval bowl with rattail, the dog-nose handle engraved 'M*P'.
The monogram is that of Mary Prentice (1708-1798), who, in 1727, married Rev. Job Cushing (1694-1760) of Shrewsbury, MA.
The wavy shaped handle terminal, or "dog-nose" pattern spoon was introduced in English spoons in the 1690s, replacing the notched or "trefid" pattern of the late 17th century.
The monogram is that of Mary Prentice (1708-1798), who, in 1727, married Rev. Job Cushing (1694-1760) of Shrewsbury, MA.
The wavy shaped handle terminal, or "dog-nose" pattern spoon was introduced in English spoons in the 1690s, replacing the notched or "trefid" pattern of the late 17th century.
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