Metals
George Harbottle (Maker)
Auburn, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1840-1850
Silver
Engraved
1998.0004.3173
Object Number1998.0004.3173 |
Spoon (Dessert spoon)
Metals
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
George Harbottle (Maker)
Auburn, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1840-1850
1. Mark; Handle, underside; Five-pointed star stamped in an octagon
2. Mark; Handle, underside; "D" stamped in an octagon
3. Mark; Handle, underside; Five-pointed star stamped in an octagon
4. Mark; Handle, underside; "A.B.HALL" stamped in a serrated rectangle
5. Mark; Handle, underside; "G.HARBOTTLE AUBURN" stamped incuse
6. Mark; Handle, underside; Five-pointed star stamped in an octagon
7. Mark; Handle, underside; "D" stamped in an octagon
8. Mark; Handle, underside; Five-pointed star stamped in an octagon
9. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "AMK" engraved
Silver
Engraved
7.48 (L) , 1.4173 (W) , 1.0935 (Weight)
19 (L) , 3.6 (W) , 31 (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] McGrew, John R. 2004 Manufacturers' Marks on American Coin Silver. 176.
• Description of mark and some background information, p. 24