1998.0004.790.005 Silver Spoon upper surface
  • 1998.0004.790.005 Silver Spoon upper surface
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Spoon (Teaspoon)

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    G. W. & N. C. Platt (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1828-1835

  • Materials:

    Silver

  • Techniques:

    Engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    1998.0004.790.005


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Object Number

1998.0004.790.005

Object Name

Spoon (Teaspoon)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others

Creator (Role)

G. W. & N. C. Platt (Maker)

Place of Origin

New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1828-1835

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Handle, underside; "G.W&N.C.PLATT" stamped in a rectangle
2. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "SEL" engraved

Materials

Silver

Techniques

Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

5.945 (L) , 1.22 (W) , 0.4938 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

15.1 (L) , 3.1 (W) , 14 (Weight)

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
[Book] Belden, Louise C. 1980 Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection. 506 p.
Information on G. W. & N. C. Platt and example mark, p. 340
[Book] Darling, Herbert. 1964 New York State Silversmiths. 228 p.
Brief work history on G. W. & N. C. Platt and individual members, p. 142