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Spoon (Tablespoon)
Thomas Hammersley
1750-1760
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Thomas Hammersley (Maker)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.1171
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Object Number
1962.0240.1171
Object Name
Spoon (Tablespoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
Thomas Hammersley (Maker)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1750-1760
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "TH" stamped in a serrated rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, underside, end
Inscription: "I*H" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.614 (W) x 8.071 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.1 (W) x 20.5 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.1993
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. 467-488Book: Belden, Louise C. 1980 Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection. 506 p.
• Information on maker and example mark, p. 212