George Franciscus, Sr.
Tablespoon
1774
Physical Qualities
Silver, 9 1/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 3/8 in. (23.5 x 4.8 x 3.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Virginia P.B. White, Baltimore
Object Number
1933.54.86a
Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1933; Virginia Purviance Bonsal White (1869-1955), Baltimore, MD
Goldsborough, Jennifer Faulds. "Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Maryland Silver in the Collection of The Baltimore Museum of Art." Baltimore: The Baltimore Museum of Art, 1975. p. 45, ill.
Markings: Engraved: "A" in cursive at top of handle, front Stamped: "G. FRANCISCUS" at reverse of handle
Maker
George Franciscus, Sr.
American, died 1791; working Baltimore, 1776-1791
Meet George Franciscus, Sr.
On View: American Wing Second Floor, Eltonhead Hallway Case 2/F
