Metals
W. M. Root (Maker)
Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
1840-1865
Silver
Engraved
1972.0149
Object Number1972.0149 |
Spoon (Teaspoon)
Metals
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Bissell Fund
W. M. Root (Maker)
Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
1840-1865
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "PITTSFIELD" stamped in a rectangle
2. Mark; Handle, underside; "W. M.ROOT" stamped in a rectangle
3. Mark; Handle, underside; "P" stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
4. Mark; Handle, underside; Eagle stamped in a square
5. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "E. M. H." engraved
6. Inscription; Handle, underside; "72.149" incised
Silver
Engraved
5.945 (L) , 1.22 (W) , 0.4586 (Weight)
15.1 (L) , 3.1 (W) , 13 (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