Metals
Hill & Ross (Maker)
Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, Midwest, United States, North America
1830-1840
Silver
Engraved
1998.0004.188
Object Number1998.0004.188 |
Spoon (Teaspoon)
Metals
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
Hill & Ross (Maker)
Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, Midwest, United States, North America
1830-1840
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "HILL & ROSS" stamped in a rectangle, the "HILL" is faded
2. Mark; Handle, underside; Profile bust stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
3. Mark; Handle, underside; "S" stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
4. Mark; Handle, underside; [Leopard's head] stamped in an octagon
5. Mark; Handle, underside; Lion stamped in a shield
6. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "J[J or G?]" engraved
Silver
Engraved
5.63 (L) , 1.22 (W) , 0.4233 (Weight)
14.3 (L) , 3.1 (W) , 12 (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
[Book] Belden, Louise C. 1980 Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection. 506 p.
• Example marks, brief background information, sources, p. 226