1962.0240.504 Silver fork upper surface
  • 1962.0240.504 Silver fork upper surface
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Fork

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    Ebenezer K. Lakeman (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1850-1857

  • Materials:

    Silver

  • Techniques:

    Engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    1962.0240.504


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Object Number

1962.0240.504

Object Name

Fork

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell

Creator (Role)

Ebenezer K. Lakeman (Maker)
1799-1857

Place of Origin

Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

Date

1850-1857

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Handle, underside; "E.K.LAKEMAN" stamped within a rectangle
2. Mark; Handle, underside; "PURE COIN" stamped within a rectangle
3. Inscription; Handle, underside, end; "D" engraved

Materials

Silver

Techniques

Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

8.071 (L) , 1.102 (W) , 1.9401 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

20.5 (L) , 2.8 (W) , 55 (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