Tea and Sugar Spoons

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2-American or British spoons from the late 18th or 19th century. One spoon, used for tea, is raised slightly on the back of the base of the bowl. The teaspoon has the maker's mark "E.R." on the back of its handle. The other spoon, used to serve sugar, has a shell shaped bowl, the number "10515" on the back of the handle, and a maker's mark on the tip of the handle. Both spoons are either pewter or silver. Teaspoon measures 4 1/4'' (length) x 5/6'' (width at bowl). Sugar spoon measures about 4''(length) x 5/6'' (width at bowl). Both spoons are in fair condition. The sugar spoon exhibits a minute amount of oxidation. The teaspoon exhibits oxidation and grime. EDU2012.074 A-B

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