1998.0004.002 Silver Spoon upper surface
  • 1998.0004.002 Silver Spoon upper surface
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Spoon (Teaspoon)

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    Haight & Leach (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Auburn, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1850-1860

  • Materials:

    Silver

  • Techniques:

    Engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    1998.0004.002


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Object Number

1998.0004.002

Object Name

Spoon (Teaspoon)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

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

Creator (Role)

Haight & Leach (Maker)

Place of Origin

Auburn, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1850-1860

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Handle, underside, stem; Star stamped in shield
2. Mark; Handle, underside, stem; "D" stamped in rectangle with clipped corners
3. Mark; Handle, underside, stem; Eagle stamped in shield
4. Mark; Handle, underside, stem; Cross stamped
5. Mark; Handle, underside, stem; "HAIGHT & LEACH" stamped incuse
6. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "Maggie" engraved

Materials

Silver

Techniques

Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

5.827 (L) , 1.142 (W) , 0.5291 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

14.8 (L) , 2.9 (W) , 15 (Weight)

Object Description

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Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] McGrew, John R. 2004 Manufacturers' Marks on American Coin Silver. 176.
Similar marks c1850, p. 17
[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.
Sample marks for Haight & Leach c1859-1867, p. 205