Metals
William Mannerback (Maker)
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1785-1825
Silver
Engraved
1962.0240.081
Object Number1962.0240.081 |
Spoon (Teaspoon)
Metals
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
William Mannerback (Maker)
August 4, 1762-July 15, 1838
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1785-1825
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "W·M·B" stamped in rectangle
2. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "RP" engraved in script
Birds
Silver
Engraved
4.961 (L) , 0.906 (W) , 0.3527 (Weight)
12.6 (L) , 2.3 (W) , 10 (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
[Article] West, Terry Royal. 2010 "The Mannerbacks: Reading's Master Silversmiths, 1785-1870". Historical Review of Berks County. 75 (2)
• For information on the maker William Mannerback, pp. 83-90