Name/Title
Martin family silverware, c. 1820-1940Entry/Object ID
2021.128.49Description
Acc. No. 21.128.49 A-R
Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda
Date or Period: c. 1820-1924
Object: silverware
Description: old silverware. A, B: two desert spoons with tightly decorated floral motif on handles, S. Kirk & Son; C: Desert spoon with holly leaf decoration on handle; D: Large serving spoon with scalloped bowl; E: teaspoon with stylized handle, with engraved letter L, Pat. 1897, Shreve & Co.; F: teaspoon with floral motif and engraved L, Pat. 1901 Shreve & Co.; G: tiny teaspoon with enameled forget-me-nots, H808 and L engraved on reverse of flower; H: fork with classical motifs, International, Pat; I: Serving spoon with long handle, engraved with 'B'. J: spoon engraved with A.J. 1820, marked 'Woodstock' and 'Bailey'; K: child's spoon with curved handle, Pat. 1924; L and M: set of child's spoon and 'shovel', engraved with 'N', marked Treasure, Pat 1921; N, O, P: set of three condiment spoons with crown on handle and floral motif in bowl; Q, R: set of 2 condiment spoons, with diamond-shaped point, marked SSMG.
Sizes: various
History of Objects: collection of family silverware of the Martin family. Research is needed to date and assign makers to each piece. Also need research to explain letter 'L'. B could be Belle Dixon, mother of Wenonah Martin.
Acquired from: Estate of Nancy Martin
Donation Date: 2016
Catalog Date: 12/13/2021
