Object Number 1990.0003

Object Name

Fork (Watermelon fork)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by the Special Fund for Collection Objects

Creator (Role)

James E. Spear (Maker)

Place of Origin

Charleston, South Carolina, South, United States, North America

Date

1846-1871

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Blade, underside; "J.E. SPEAR" stamped incuse
2. Inscription; Handle, surface, near tip; "M" engraved in script

Materials

Silver

Dimensions (inches)

8.12 (L)

Dimensions (centimeters)

20.64 (L)

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