Metals
D. C. Dusenberry (Maker)
Middletown, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1820-1835
Silver
Engraved
1998.0004.169
Object Number1998.0004.169 |
Spoon (Tablespoon)
Metals
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
D. C. Dusenberry (Maker)
Middletown, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Originally attributed to New York, NY, see McGrew in References for attributing creation place to Middletown, NY. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 11/21/2009)
1820-1835
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "D.C.DUSENBERRY." stamped incuse
2. Mark; Handle, underside; Eagle stamped in a square with clipped corners
3. Mark; Handle, underside; Arm and hammer stamped in square with clipped corners
4. Mark; Handle, underside; Profile bust stamped in a square with clipped corners
5. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "MJMC" engraved
Silver
Engraved
8.465 (H) , 1.85 (L) , 1.4815 (Weight)
21.5 (H) , 4.7 (L) , 42 (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] McGrew, John R. 2004 Manufacturers' Marks on American Coin Silver. 176.
• Description of mark and some background information, p. 74