Funeral spoon, ca. 1688, Possibly made in Albany, New York, United States; Probably made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, L. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); WT: 1oz. 12 dwt. (50.3 g), Silver, Funeral spoons were presented to family members or close friends upon the burial of loved ones. The inscription on the front of this spoon’s handle refers to Maria Van Rensselaer, who died in 1688 or 1689
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Funeral spoon, ca, 1688, Albany, New York, United States, American, Silver, L, 7 5/8, 19.4 cm, WT, 1oz, 12 dwt, 50.3 g, spoons, presented, family members, close friends, upon, burial, loved ones, inscription, front, spoon, handle, refers, Maria Van, Rensselaer, died, 1689
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