Metals
Matthew Perkins (Maker)
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
1854-1860
Silver
Engraved
1998.0004.175
Object Number1998.0004.175 |
Spoon (Teaspoon)
Metals
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
Matthew Perkins (Maker)
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
1854-1860
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "M PERKINS." stamped in a rectangle
2. Mark; Handle, underside; "PURE COIN" stamped incuse
3. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "HWG" engraved
Silver
Engraved
5.906 (L) , 1.299 (W) , 0.6702 (Weight)
15 (L) , 3.3 (W) , 19 (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] Turner, Noel D. 1972 American Silver Flatware 1837-1910. 473 p.
• Examples of handle patterns, p. 70