Metals
F. C. Frederick (Maker)
Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
1851-1861
Nickel silver
Engraved
1969.0072
Object Number1969.0072 |
Spoon (Teaspoon)
Metals
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Bissell Fund
F. C. Frederick (Maker)
1823-1891
Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
As per previous cataloguer: Origin could also be Rutland, Vermont.
1851-1861
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "F CHAFFEE" stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
2. Mark; Handle, underside; "P" stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
3. Mark; Handle, underside; Five-pointed star stamped in a circle
4. Mark; Handle, underside; Eagle stamped in a square with clipped corners
5. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "[H].B.L." engraved
Nickel silver
Engraved
5.984 (L) , 1.22 (W) , 0.5997 (Weight)
15.2 (L) , 3.1 (W) , 17 (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