1962.0240.1359 Silver spoon upper surface
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Spoon (Tablespoon)

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    Isaac Perkins (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Charlestown, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1720-1750

  • Materials:

    Silver

  • Techniques:

    Engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    1962.0240.1359


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Object Number

1962.0240.1359

Object Name

Spoon (Tablespoon)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell

Creator (Role)

Isaac Perkins (Maker)

Place of Origin

Charlestown, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

Date

1720-1750

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Handle, underside; "P[R]" stamped within a shield surmounted a crown
2. Mark; Handle, underside; "IP" stamped within a shield surmounted by a crown
3. Inscription; Handle, underside, end; "M*B" engraved

Materials

Silver

Techniques

Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

7.441 (L) , 1.614 (W) , 1.6402 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

18.9 (L) , 4.1 (W) , 46.5 (Weight)

Object Description

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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