Metals
John Lynch (Maker)
Baltimore, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1790-1800
Silver
Engraved
1962.0240.1649
Object Number1962.0240.1649 |
Tongs
Metals
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
John Lynch (Maker)
1761-1848
Baltimore, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1790-1800
1. Mark; Arm, interior; "I·L" stamped in a rectangle
2. Mark; Arm, interior; "I·L" stamped in a rectangle
3. Inscription; Bow, exterior; "AT" engraved
Silver
Engraved
6.732 (L) , 1.929 (W) , 1.2699 (Weight)
17.1 (L) , 4.9 (W) , 36 (Weight)
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[Book] Quimby, Ian M. G. 1995 American Silver at Winterthur.
• Published: p. 396, no. 400 a-e
[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. 281
[Book] McGrew, John R. 2004 Manufacturers' Marks on American Coin Silver. 176.
• Description of mark and some background information, p. 90