1962.0240.142 teaspoon upper surface
  • 1962.0240.142 teaspoon upper surface
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Spoon (Teaspoon)

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    J. C. & F. S. Blackman (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1849-1860

  • Materials:

    Silver

  • Techniques:

    Engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    1962.0240.142


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Object Number

1962.0240.142

Object Name

Spoon (Teaspoon)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell

Creator (Role)

J. C. & F. S. Blackman (Maker)

Place of Origin

Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America

Origin Notes

As per Belden (see References): The firm also worked in Bridgeport, Connecticut. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 07/21/2010)

Date

1849-1860

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Handle, underside; "J.C & F.S.B" stamped in a rectangle
2. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "RM" engraved

Materials

Silver

Techniques

Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

5.787 (L) , 1.181 (W) , 0.5644 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

14.7 (L) , 3 (W) , 16 (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.
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