Pair of Soup Spoons

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Pair of Soup Spoons

Description

Pair of silver soup spoons

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

J & C

Role

Silversmith

Date made

1820 - 1860

Time Period

19th Century

Place

City

Philadelphia

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

On back of handles

Transcription

"eagle"; "J + C"; "eagle"; "Phil.."' "eagle". Each is set within an indented oval.

Type

Inscription

Location

On front of handle

Transcription

"J"

Material/Technique

Engraved

Notes

This engraved initial may refer to Lydia Twycross Johnson.

Dimensions

Length

23 cm

Material

Metal (silver)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good