April 5, 2024
GORHAM Reproduction 1780 Rochambeau Presentation Fork & Spoon Silverplate
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The set is 10 inches long. There are not any scratches..Gorham Silver Spoon and Fork With Inscription "Rochambeau To Lt. Gov. Jabez Bowen R.I. 1780" MINT Excellent Condition The Rochambeau Presentation Spoon Count de Rochambeau was one of the French officers who aided the colonists during the War for Independence . He often joined the Jabez Bowens of Providence when in Rhode Island . On one occasion, he gave Mrs. Bowen a very large spoon from his personal camp silver. Bowen descendents treasured the spoon for many years, and ultimately presented it to the Newport Historical Society as a gift to its permanent collection. The reproductions of this spoon were made by Gorham & Company between 1930 and 1960. Indeed, a set of salad serving pieces was made in the same pattern, although only one piece has the same inscription that Rochambeau had engraved on the original: "Rochambeau to Lt. Gov. Jabez Bowen, R. I. 1780." It measures " long The back of the spoon reads Gorham N 17 and a crest on the handle
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