Metals
J. C. & F. S. Blackman (Maker)
Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
1849-1860
Silver
Engraved
1962.0240.142
Object Number1962.0240.142 |
Spoon (Teaspoon)
Metals
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
J. C. & F. S. Blackman (Maker)
Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
As per Belden (see References): The firm also worked in Bridgeport, Connecticut. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 07/21/2010)
1849-1860
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "J.C & F.S.B" stamped in a rectangle
2. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "RM" engraved
Silver
Engraved
5.787 (L) , 1.181 (W) , 0.5644 (Weight)
14.7 (L) , 3 (W) , 16 (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] Belden, Louise C. 1980 Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection. 506 p.
• Information on makers and example mark, p. 63
[Book] Bohan, Peter & Hammerslough, Philip H. 1970 Early Conneticut SIlver 1700-1840. 288 p.
• Information on partnership and individual makers, p. 63