Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
Silver
Museum Object Number
2004.0045.006.003
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Joann Overman Jones
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Object Number
2004.0045.006.003
Object Name
Spoon (Teaspoon)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Joseph & Nathaniel Richardson (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1780-1790
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "INR" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "INR" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "DN" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
Silver
Techniques
Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
0.945 (W) x 5.118 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.4 (W) x 13 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.4233
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. 467-488
Book: 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. 356-358
Book: Ensko, Stephen G. C. 1948 American Silversmiths and Their Marks III. 285 p.
• Information on partnership and members, pp. 110, 113
Book: 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