Metals
Isaac Speer (Maker)
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
1836-1845
Silver
Engraved
1998.0004.648
Object Number1998.0004.648 |
Spoon (Tablespoon)
Metals
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
Isaac Speer (Maker)
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
As per McGrew (see References): Isaac Speer also worked in Newark, New Jersey and Chicago, Illinois. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 06/30/2010)
1836-1845
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "I. SPEER" stamped in a rectangle
2. Mark; Handle, underside; Passant gardant lion stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
3. Mark; Handle, underside; "D" stamped in square with clipped corners
4. Mark; Handle, underside; Profile bust stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
5. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "WSHP" engraved
Silver
Engraved
8.976 (L) , 1.89 (W) , 2.2928 (Weight)
22.8 (L) , 4.8 (W) , 65 (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.
• Information on Isaac Speer and example marks, pp, 17, 20, 73