Spoon (Tablespoon)

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    Root & Chaffee (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1830-1840

  • Materials:

    Silver

  • Museum Object Number:

    2001.0004.036


  • Complete Details



Object Number

2001.0004.036

Object Name

Spoon (Tablespoon)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift in memory of Cecile and Philip Ferland

Creator (Role)

Root & Chaffee (Maker)
1830-1849

Place of Origin

Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

Date

1830-1840

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Handle back; Mark: "ROOT&CHAFFEE" in block print in rectangle stamped on handle back, "P" in block print in rectangle with chamfered corners stamped on handle back.
2. Inscription; Handle front; Inscr: "AR Hubbard" in script surrounded by feathered elements, engraved lengthwise on handle front;

Materials

Silver

Dimensions (inches)

9.063 (L)

Dimensions (centimeters)

23.02 (L)

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