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Spoon (Teaspoon)
Frederick Rath
1835-1845
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Frederick Rath (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.569
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Object Number
1962.0240.569
Object Name
Spoon (Teaspoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
Frederick Rath (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1835-1845
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "F.RATH" stamped within a serrated rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "G.W & H" stamped within a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: A bust of a man's head in profile within an oval
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: An eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to the viewer's right within a circle
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "BMG" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.339 (W) x 5.984 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.4 (W) x 15.2 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.6702