Metals
Thomas Arnold (Maker)
Newport, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America
Silver
Engraved
1998.0004.638
Object Number1998.0004.638 |
Spoon (Tablespoon)
Metals
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
Thomas Arnold (Maker)
1734-August 14, 1828
Newport, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "T·A" stamped in a rectangle
2. Mark; Handle, underside; "ARNOLD" stamped in a rectangle
3. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "F/ S + S" engraved
Silver
Engraved
8.425 (L) , 1.732 (W) , 1.7637 (Weight)
21.4 (L) , 4.4 (W) , 50 (Weight)
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[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 maker and example marks, p. 35
[Book] Flynt, Henry N. & Fales, Martha Gandy. 1968 The Heritage Collection of Silver: With Biographical Sketches of New England Silversmiths, 1625-1825. 391 p.
• Biographical information on maker, p. 146
[Book] Ensko, Stephen G. C. 1948 American Silversmiths and Their Marks III. 285 p.
• Example mark, p. 237