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Spoon (Tablespoon)
Joseph & Nathaniel Richardson
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Joseph & Nathaniel Richardson (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1998.0004.355.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
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Object Number
1998.0004.355.002
Object Name
Spoon (Tablespoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection, The Richard and Ruth Tousey Collection
Creator (Role)
Joseph & Nathaniel Richardson (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "I·NR" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "I·NR" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "P/ I E" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.732 (W) x 8.937 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.4 (W) x 22.7 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
2.1164
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.
• Example of marks and information on partnership and Joseph Richardson Jr. pp. 356-358Book: Ensko, Stephen G. C. 1948 American Silversmiths and Their Marks III. 285 p.
• Information on partnership and members, pp. 110, 113Book: Currier, Ernest M. 1938 Marks of Early American Silversmiths: With Notes on Silver, Spoon Types & List of New York City Silversmiths 1815-1841. 179 p.
• Information on partnership and individuals, p. 119