Metals
Myer Myers (Inspiration for fake)
Mid-Atlantic, North America
1934-1945
2019.0041.364
Object Number2019.0041.364 |
Spoon (Tablespoon)
Metals
Gift of Wunsch Americana Foundation
Myer Myers (Inspiration for fake)
1723-1795
Mid-Atlantic, North America
1934-1945
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "MM" in a shield shape cartouche, stamped twice
2. Inscription; Handle, tip, underside; "H * G" engraved
1.26986 (Weight)
36 (Weight)
Alloy analysis via XRF in 1983 indicated: Silver 92.73%. Copper 6.42%, Gold 0.11%, and Lead 0.52%.
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[Article] Carlson, Janice H. & Fennimore, Donald L. 1983 The Fakes. The Stevens Indicator. 100 (4)
• Published: pp. 6, 12.
[Book] Barquist, David L. 2001 Myer Myers: Jewish Silversmith in Colonial New York.
• Marks p. 254.