Metals
Henderson I. Sawyer (Maker)
L. P. Coe (Merchant)
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1840-1858
Silver
Engraved
1998.0004.392
Object Number1998.0004.392 |
Spoon (Teaspoon)
Metals
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
Henderson I. Sawyer (Maker)
L. P. Coe (Merchant)
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
As per McGrew (see References): Henderson I. Sawyer worked in Hartford, Connecticut. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 11/21/2009)
1840-1858
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "H. I. SAWYER" stamped in a rounded rectangle
2. Mark; Handle, underside; Profile bust stamped in a cartouche
3. Mark; Handle, underside; "L. P. COE" stamped in a rectangle
4. Mark; Handle, underside; Profile bust stamped in a cartouche
5. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "L L B" engraved
Silver
Engraved
5.748 (L) , 1.181 (W) , 0.4233 (Weight)
14.6 (L) , 3 (W) , 12 (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 Sawyer marks, brief background information, sources, p. 373
[Book] McGrew, John R. 2004 Manufacturers' Marks on American Coin Silver. 176.
• Description of Sawyer mark from similar spoon, p. 79
[Book] Rainwater, Dorothy T. & Redfield, Judy. 1998 Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers. 418 p.
• Short biography on Henderson Sawyer, p. 293
[Book] Belden, Louise C. 1980 Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection. 506 p.
• Information on L.P. Coe, p. 115
[Book] McGrew, John R. 2004 Manufacturers' Marks on American Coin Silver. 176.
• Description opf mark and information on L.P. Coe, p. 79
[Book] Darling, Herbert. 1964 New York State Silversmiths. 228 p.
• Information on L.P. Coe, p. 55