Metals
Thomas Bentley (Maker)
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
1764-1804
Silver
Engraved
1998.0004.011.001
Object Number1998.0004.011.001 |
Spoon (Tablespoon)
Metals
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
Thomas Bentley (Maker)
1764-1804
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
1764-1804
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "BENTLEY" stamped in rounded rectangle
2. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "TVS" engraved
Silver
Engraved
9.125 (L) , 1.9 (W) , 2 (Weight)
23.178 (L) , 4.8 (W) , 58 (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.
• Possible example of mark, p. 86
[Book] Belden, Louise C. 1980 Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection. 506 p.
• Example marks, brief background information, sources, p. 59