1962.0240.987 Silver Spoon upper surface
  • 1962.0240.987 Silver Spoon upper surface
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Spoon (Tablespoon)

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    Robert Brookhouse (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

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

  • Date:

    1800-1810

  • Materials:

    Silver

  • Techniques:

    Engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    1962.0240.987


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Object Number

1962.0240.987

Object Name

Spoon (Tablespoon)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell

Creator (Role)

Robert Brookhouse (Maker)
1779-1866

Place of Origin

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

Date

1800-1810

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Handle, underside; "RB" stamped within an oval
2. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "ES" engraved

Materials

Silver

Techniques

Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

9.606 (L) , 1.772 (W) , 1.7637 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

24.4 (L) , 4.5 (W) , 50 (Weight)

Object Description

Text available soon.

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