A Queen Anne Tablespoon

c. 1740

A Queen Anne silver tablespoon (American, Newport, c. 1740) made by Jonathan Otis (American, 1723-1791). The spoon has an oval bowl, the reverse of which is molded with a rounded drop within a larger drop. The reverse of the handle is engraved with the monogram “PG” in block shaded letters separated with a cross. The handle is marked on the reverse with a touch mark reading “J. Otis” in script within an oblong punch.

American, Newport

silver

7 3/4" x 1 5/8"

Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Ralph E. Carpenter.

PSNC.1694