Metals
William Simpkins (Maker)
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
Silver
Engraved
1962.0240.1470
Object Number1962.0240.1470 |
Spoon (Tablespoon)
Metals
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
William Simpkins (Maker)
1704-1780
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "Simpkins" stamped within a rectangle with rounded ends
2. Inscription; Handle, underside, end; "S*W" engraved
3. Inscription; Handle, underside, end; "1777" engraved
Silver
Engraved
7.717 (L) , 1.575 (W) , 1.5168 (Weight)
19.6 (L) , 4 (W) , 43 (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