Metals
James Fitch (Maker)
Auburn, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1816-1826
Silver
Engraved
1998.0004.708
Object Number1998.0004.708 |
Spoon (Teaspoon)
Metals
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
James Fitch (Maker)-1826
Auburn, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1816-1826
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "J.FITCH" stamped in a rectangle
2. Mark; Handle, underside; Sheaf of wheat stamped in a conforming outline
3. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "E B' engraved
Silver
Engraved
5.748 (L) , 1.102 (W) , 0.4938 (Weight)
14.6 (L) , 2.8 (W) , 14 (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
[Book] Darling, Herbert. 1964 New York State Silversmiths. 228 p.
• Information on James Fitch, p. 77
[Book] Ensko, Stephen G. C. 1948 American Silversmiths and Their Marks III. 285 p.
• Information on maker and example of mark, pp. 55, 205
[Book] McGrew, John R. 2004 Manufacturers' Marks on American Coin Silver. 176.
• Similar mark, p. 128.