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Spoon (Condiment spoon)
William Ward, John Bewlay
1804-1804
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Ward (Maker)
Place of Origin
Dublin; Ireland; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Silver
- Gold-plated silver
Museum Object Number
1998.0004.170
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
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Object Number
1998.0004.170
Object Name
Spoon (Condiment spoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection, The Richard and Ruth Tousey Collection
Creator (Role)
William Ward (Maker); John Bewlay (Maker)
Place of Origin
Dublin; Ireland; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
Previously attributed to Limerick, but on further analysis of the marks, reattributed to Dublin, (See Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks in References). Marks also for Birmingham, England.
Secondary Place of Origin
Birmingham; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1804-1804
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "W·W" stamped in rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: Hibernia, seated female figure with harp and torch, stamped in rectangle with clipped corners
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: Harp with crown stamped in rectangle with clipped corners
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "H" stamped in square with clipped corners
Type: Mark
Location: Bowl, upper surface
Inscription: Profile bust stamped in ellipse, worn
Type: Mark
Location: Bowl, upper surface
Inscription: Anchor stamped in shield
Type: Mark
Location: Bowl, upper surface
Inscription: "IB" stamped in rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Bowl, upper surface
Inscription: "X" stamped in square
Type: Mark
Location: Bowl, upper surface
Inscription: Lion stamped in a shield, worn
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "RM\c/C" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Gold-plated silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
6.181 (H) x 1.772 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15.7 (H) x 4.5 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.7408