Metals
Benjamin Pitman (Maker)
Providence, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America
1810-1814
Silver
Engraved
1970.0035
Object Number1970.0035 |
Spoon (Salt spoon)
Metals
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Ineson-Bissell Fund
Benjamin Pitman (Maker)
Providence, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America
1810-1814
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "B.PITMAN" stamped in a rectangle with a clipped upper left corner
2. Mark; Handle, underside; "Pure Coin" stamped in a rectangle with a damaged short side
3. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "MD" engraved
Silver
Engraved
3.701 (L) , 0.984 (W) , 0.2116 (Weight)
9.4 (L) , 2.5 (W) , 6 (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.
• Example marks, brief background information, sources, p. 337