1998.0004.057 Silver Spoon upper surface
  • 1998.0004.057 Silver Spoon upper surface
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Spoon (Teaspoon)

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    Edward Putnam (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

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

  • Date:

    1810-1830

  • Materials:

    Silver

  • Techniques:

    Engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    1998.0004.057


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Object Number

1998.0004.057

Object Name

Spoon (Teaspoon)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others

Creator (Role)

Edward Putnam (Maker)

Place of Origin

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

Origin Notes

As per Belden: Edward Putnam also worked in Boston, Massachusetts after 1822. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 11/21/2009)

Date

1810-1830

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Handle, underside; "E.P" stamped in a rectangle
2. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "M·M" engraved

Materials

Silver

Techniques

Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

5.472 (L) , 1.024 (W) , 0.2822 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

13.9 (L) , 2.6 (W) , 8 (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
[Book] Belden, Louise C. 1980 Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection. 506 p.
Example marks, brief background information, sources, p. 346