Object Number 1998.0004.079.001

Object Name

Spoon (Tablespoon)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others

Creator (Role)

Solomon Hougham (Maker)

Place of Origin

London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1792-1793

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Handle, underside; Lion stamped in cartouche
2. Mark; Handle, underside; Leopard with crown stamped in shield
3. Mark; Handle, underside; "r" stamped in cartouche
4. Mark; Handle, underside; Profile bust stamped in oval
5. Mark; Handle, underside; "SH" stamped in rectangle
6. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "TEB" engraved

Materials

Silver

Techniques

Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

9.291 (L) , 1.89 (W) , 2.5045 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

23.6 (L) , 4.8 (W) , 71 (Weight)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[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