1971.0103 Silver Spoon upper surface
  • 1971.0103 Silver Spoon upper surface
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Spoon (Teaspoon)

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    F. & N. Oakes & Spencer (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Hartford, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1811-1820

  • Materials:

    Silver

  • Techniques:

    Engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    1971.0103


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Object Number

1971.0103

Object Name

Spoon (Teaspoon)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by the Bissell Fund

Creator (Role)

F. & N. Oakes & Spencer (Maker)

Place of Origin

Hartford, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America

Date

1811-1820

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Handle, underside; "O & S" stamped in a serrated rectangle
2. Mark; Handel, underside; Passant gardant lion stamped in a cartouche
3. Mark; Handle, underside; Profile bust stamped in an ellipse
4. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "SP" engraved
5. Inscription; Handle, underside, end; "71.103" incised

Materials

Silver

Techniques

Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

5.906 (L) , 1.102 (W) , 0.4233 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

15 (L) , 2.8 (W) , 12 (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