1998.0004.169 Silver Spoon upper surface
  • 1998.0004.169 Silver Spoon upper surface
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Spoon (Tablespoon)

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    D. C. Dusenberry (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Middletown, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1820-1835

  • Materials:

    Silver

  • Techniques:

    Engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    1998.0004.169


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Object Number

1998.0004.169

Object Name

Spoon (Tablespoon)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

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

Creator (Role)

D. C. Dusenberry (Maker)

Place of Origin

Middletown, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

Originally attributed to New York, NY, see McGrew in References for attributing creation place to Middletown, NY. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 11/21/2009)

Date

1820-1835

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

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

Materials

Silver

Techniques

Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

8.465 (H) , 1.85 (L) , 1.4815 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

21.5 (H) , 4.7 (L) , 42 (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.
Description of mark and some background information, p. 74