Spoon (Tablespoons (pair))
Museum Object Number1998.0004.564.001 |
Object Name
Spoon (Tablespoons (pair))
Category
Metals
Collection
Ineson-Bissell Collection, The Richard and Ruth Tousey Collection
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
Creator (Role)
Goodwin (Maker)
Creator Notes
There are three silversmiths/jewelers associated with this mark: Ralph Goodwin (d. 1868), Horace Goodwin (1787-1864) and Allyn Goodwin (1797-1869). From 1821-25 and then again in 1828 the Directory names Ralph Goodwin, a possible brother. From 1840-52 the mark is listed under Horace D. Goodwin II, jeweler. Then from 1842-50 it is listed under Allyn Goodwin, jeweler. (Belden, Marks of American Silversmiths, p. 197)
Place of Origin
Hartford, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
Date
1821-1852
Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "Goodwin" stamped in a rectangle
2. Mark; Handle, underside; "Hartford" stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
3. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "PH" engraved
Materials
Silver
Techniques
Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
9.252 (L) , 1.969 (W) , 1.799 (Weight)
Dimensions (centimeters)
23.5 (L) , 5 (W) , 51 (Weight)
Object Description
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Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
[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 Goodwin, p. 197
[Book] Flynt, Henry N. & Fales, Martha Gandy. 1968 The Heritage Collection of Silver: With Biographical Sketches of New England Silversmiths, 1625-1825. 391 p.
• Information on Allyn and Horace Goodwin, p. 229
[Book] Flynt, Henry N. & Fales, Martha Gandy. 1968 The Heritage Collection of Silver: With Biographical Sketches of New England Silversmiths, 1625-1825. 391 p.
• Information on Ralph Goodwin, p. 230