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Spoon
J. W. Backus
1840-1850
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
J. W. Backus (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1967.0180
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Bissell Fund
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Complete Details
Object Number
1967.0180
Object Name
Spoon
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
J. W. Backus (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
As per previous cataloguer: Origin: United States, probably Upstate New York
Date
1840-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "J.W.BACKUS" stamped in a serrated rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "PREMIUM" stamped in a serrated rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "SHB" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.181 (W) x 6.26 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3 (W) x 15.9 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.5997