Set of Six Teaspoons

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Set of Six Teaspoons

Description

Set of six silver teaspoons

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Silversmith

Date made

1745 - 1760

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

These teaspoons bear a maker's mark ("R B") on the back of the handles. These initials possibly stand for Robert Benkhouse. They putatively date to about 1750.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Back of the handles

Transcription

"R B" (possibly Robert Benkhouse)

Type

Inscription

Location

On the front side of the handles

Transcription

"A"

Material/Technique

Engraved

Notes

Engraved initial may refer to Austin Family.

Material

Metal (silver)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good