1998.0004.648 Silver Spoon upper surface
  • 1998.0004.648 Silver Spoon upper surface
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Spoon (Tablespoon)

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    Isaac Speer (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1836-1845

  • Materials:

    Silver

  • Techniques:

    Engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    1998.0004.648


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Object Number

1998.0004.648

Object Name

Spoon (Tablespoon)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

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

Creator (Role)

Isaac Speer (Maker)

Place of Origin

Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

Origin Notes

As per McGrew (see References): Isaac Speer also worked in Newark, New Jersey and Chicago, Illinois. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 06/30/2010)

Date

1836-1845

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Handle, underside; "I. SPEER" stamped in a rectangle
2. Mark; Handle, underside; Passant gardant lion stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
3. Mark; Handle, underside; "D" stamped in square with clipped corners
4. Mark; Handle, underside; Profile bust stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
5. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "WSHP" engraved

Materials

Silver

Techniques

Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

8.976 (L) , 1.89 (W) , 2.2928 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

22.8 (L) , 4.8 (W) , 65 (Weight)

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
[Book] McGrew, John R. 2004 Manufacturers' Marks on American Coin Silver. 176.
Information on Isaac Speer and example marks, pp, 17, 20, 73