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Spoon (Teaspoon)
Thomas J. Megear
1838-1861
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Thomas J. Megear (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1998.0004.726
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
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Object Number
1998.0004.726
Object Name
Spoon (Teaspoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection, The Richard and Ruth Tousey Collection
Creator (Role)
Thomas J. Megear (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
As per Fennimore (see References): Thomas J. Megear also worked in Wilmington, Delaware from 1831-38. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 09/10/2010)
Date
1838-1861
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "T.J.MEGEAR." stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "STANDARD" stamped in a pointed, serpentine banner with a textured background
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "SSR" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.22 (W) x 5.866 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.1 (W) x 14.9 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.4586