Metals
Timothy Harrington Newman (Maker)
Groton, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
1800-1812
Silver
Engraved
1962.0240.1652
Object Number1962.0240.1652 |
Tongs
Metals
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
Timothy Harrington Newman (Maker)
October 4, 1778-1812
As per Flynt & Fales, Heritage Foundation Collection, p. 287: Timothy Harrington Newman was the son of John Newman and Sarah (Flagg) Newman. He was the fourth generation from Thomas Newman who came to Salem, MA in the 17th century. He married Nancy Turner in Boston in 1800. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 09/10/2010)
Groton, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
1800-1812
1. Mark; Arm, interior; "T·HNewman" stamped in a serrated stepped rectangle
2. Mark; Arm, interior; "T·HNewman" stamped in a serrated stepped rectangle
3. Inscription; Bow, exterior; "ATW" engraved
Silver
Engraved
5.906 (L) , 1.89 (W) , 1.0935 (Weight)
15 (L) , 4.8 (W) , 31 (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