Object Number 1990.0019

Object Name

Spoon

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of William J. Flather

Creator (Role)

James E. Merriman (Maker)

Place of Origin

Memphis, Tennessee, United States, North America

Date

1843-1860

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Handle back; Mark: "MERRIMAN" in rectangle and "MEMPHIS" in slanted capitals in rectangle, all stamped on handle back
2. Inscription; Handle front; Inscr: "MHB" in foliate script engraved lengthwise on handle front;

Materials

Silver

Dimensions (inches)

7.25 (L)

Dimensions (centimeters)

18.42 (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