Metals
John G. Luscomb (Maker)
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
1813-1865
Silver
Engraved
1998.0004.391
Object Number1998.0004.391 |
Spoon (Teaspoon)
Metals
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
John G. Luscomb (Maker)
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
As per Belden (see References): John G. Luscomb also worked in Salem, Massachusetts. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 11/21/2009)
1813-1865
1. Mark; Handle, underside; "J. G. LUSCOMB." stamped in a rectangle
2. Inscription; Handle, upper surface, end; "E.G. Osborn" engraved
3. Inscription; Handle, underside, end; "To Harry G." engraved
Silver
Engraved
6.26 (L) , 1.26 (W) , 0.8466 (Weight)
15.9 (L) , 3.2 (W) , 24 (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 maker and example mark, p. 280
[Book] Flynt, Henry N. & Fales, Martha Gandy. 1968 The Heritage Collection of Silver: With Biographical Sketches of New England Silversmiths, 1625-1825. 391 p.
• Information on maker and example of mark, p. 271