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Spoon (Tablespoon)
Isaac Speer
1842-1852
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Isaac Speer (Maker)
Place of Origin
Chicago; Illinois; Cook; Midwest; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1998.0004.2050
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
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Object Number
1998.0004.2050
Object Name
Spoon (Tablespoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection, The Richard and Ruth Tousey Collection
Creator (Role)
Isaac Speer (Maker)
Place of Origin
Chicago; Illinois; Cook; Midwest; United States; North America
Origin Notes
As per McGrew (see References): Isaac Speer also worked in Newark, New Jersey and Chicago, Illinois. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 06/30/2010)
Date
1842-1852
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: Arm and hammer stamped in a rounded square
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: Steer stamped in a rounded rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: Eagle stamped in a rounded square
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "I.SPEER" stamped in a serrated rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "CHICAGO" stamped in a serrated rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "Awarded by UAS./ to/ Mrs. RSD. 1844" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.772 (W) x 8.622 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.5 (W) x 21.9 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.4815