Chinese Export Benjamin Harrison V Spoon Rest
Circa 1780; shaped spoon rest with blue band/star border, with drape and shield center with gilt initials BH, 4 1/2 in. L., 3 1/2 in. W. from the service of Benjamin Harrison V (1726-1791), fifth governor of Virginia(1781-84), a signer of the Declaration of Independence, father of William Henry Harrison, 9th President of the United States and great grandfather of Benjamin Harrison, 23rd President of the United States. Purchased from Philip S. Dubey, Baltimore, MD.
Condition Report: Very good condition
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Circa 1780; shaped spoon rest with blue band/star border, with drape and shield center with gilt initials BH, 4 1/2 in. L., 3 1/2 in. W. from the service of Benjamin Harrison V (1726-1791), fifth governor of Virginia(1781-84), a signer of the Declaration of Independence, father of William Henry Harrison, 9th President of the United States and great grandfather of Benjamin Harrison, 23rd President of the United States. Purchased from Philip S. Dubey, Baltimore, MD.
Condition Report: Very good condition