New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Teaspoon

Manufacturer J. M. Freeman & Co. (American)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1856

MediumSilver

DimensionsOverall: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)

InscribedStamped on the back of the handle: "Patent 1855/coin/J.M. Freeman & Son". Engraved on front "J.V.C." (?) in script monogram.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Hofheimer, II

Object number87.389

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DescriptionUpturned handle with leaf and scroll decoration in relief. Oval bowl with leafage in relief at the drop on reverse. Usual wear.

Published ReferencesGeorge Barton Cutten, THE SILVERSMITHS OF VIRGINIA TOGETHER WITH WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELERS FROM 1694 TO 1850, (The Deitz Press, Inc.: Richmond, VA, 1952), p. 94.