Metals
John B. McFadden (Maker)
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1830-1838
Silver
Engraved
1998.0004.285
Object Number1998.0004.285 |
Spoon (Teaspoon)
Metals
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
John B. McFadden (Maker)
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1830-1838
1. Mark; Handle, underside; Six (double) pointed star stamped in a conforming outline
2. Mark; Handle, underside; Anchor stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
3. Mark; Handle, underside; Profile bust stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
4. Mark; Handle, underside; Eagle stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
5. Mark; Handle, underside; "PITTSBURGH" stamped incuse
6. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "CHS" engraved
Silver
Engraved
5.787 (L) , 1.102 (W) , 0.5997 (Weight)
14.7 (L) , 2.8 (W) , 17 (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] McGrew, John R. 2004 Manufacturers' Marks on American Coin Silver. 176.
• Description of mark and some background information, pp. 67, 138