1998.0004.285 Silver Spoon upper surface
  • 1998.0004.285 Silver Spoon upper surface
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Spoon (Teaspoon)

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    John B. McFadden (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1830-1838

  • Materials:

    Silver

  • Techniques:

    Engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    1998.0004.285


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Object Number

1998.0004.285

Object Name

Spoon (Teaspoon)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

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

Creator (Role)

John B. McFadden (Maker)

Place of Origin

Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1830-1838

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Handle, underside; Six (double) pointed star stamped in a conforming outline
2. Mark; Handle, underside; Anchor stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
3. Mark; Handle, underside; Profile bust stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
4. Mark; Handle, underside; Eagle stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
5. Mark; Handle, underside; "PITTSBURGH" stamped incuse
6. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "CHS" engraved

Materials

Silver

Techniques

Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

5.787 (L) , 1.102 (W) , 0.5997 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

14.7 (L) , 2.8 (W) , 17 (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] McGrew, John R. 2004 Manufacturers' Marks on American Coin Silver. 176.
Description of mark and some background information, pp. 67, 138