Museum Object Number1998.0004.790.001 |
Spoon (Teaspoon)
Metals
Ineson-Bissell Collection, The Richard and Ruth Tousey Collection
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
G. W. & N. C. Platt (Maker)
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1828-1835
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "G.W&N.C.PLATT" stamped in a rectangle
2. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "SEL" engraved
Silver
Engraved
5.945 (L) , 1.181 (W) , 0.5644 (Weight)
15.1 (L) , 3 (W) , 16 (Weight)
Text available soon.
[Book] Belden, Louise C. 1980 Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection. 506 p.
• An illustrated glossary of spoon terms, pp. 467-488
[Book] Belden, Louise C. 1980 Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection. 506 p.
• Information on G. W. & N. C. Platt and example mark, p. 340
[Book] Darling, Herbert. 1964 New York State Silversmiths. 228 p.
• Brief work history on G. W. & N. C. Platt and individual members, p. 142