Metals
Edward E. Mead (Maker)
St. Louis, Missouri, Midwest, United States, North America
1830-1842
Silver
Engraved
1962.0240.1317
Object Number1962.0240.1317 |
Spoon (Tablespoon)
Metals
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
Edward E. Mead (Maker)
St. Louis, Missouri, Midwest, United States, North America
1830-1842
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "E.MEAD" stamped within a rectangle with a rounded right end
2. Mark; Handle, underside; "ST. LOUIS" stamped within a rectangle with a rounded right end
3. Mark; Handle, underside; An eagle with uplifted wings holding branches or arrows in its talons stamped within a rectangle
4. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "ICAW" or "HAW" engraved
Silver
Engraved
9.252 (L) , 1.654 (W) , 1.4462 (Weight)
23.5 (L) , 4.2 (W) , 41 (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