Twelve silver luncheon forks in the Olive pattern.

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Luncheon Fork

Maker Moses Eastman (American, 1794 - 1850)

Datec. 1847 - 1850

Mediumsilver

Dimensions6 3/4 × 1 inches (17.1 × 2.5 cm)

MarkingsMaker's mark stamped on the back of the handle: EASTMAN [in rectangle]; Hallmarks stamped on the back of the handle: patent 1845, L [over an illegible letter, in a rectangle]

Credit LineBequest of Gertrude West Hollowbush.

Object number1988.3.11

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CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThis is one of twelve silver luncheon forks in the Olive pattern, which has a threaded stem and rounded handle with clusters of leaves at the top and bottom of a space commonly used for inscriptions, in this case “Soullard,” for the donor’s grandparents Cornelia Smith and Edward Adam Soullard. They were married in 1847 in Hancock County, Georgia. Silversmith Moses Eastman (1794-1850) began his career in Savannah in 1826 as the partner of Josiah Penfield in the well-established firm of J. Penfield & Co. After Penfield’s death in 1828, Eastman continued his trade in Savannah until his death in 1850. He left an interesting legacy in Savannah. In 1842, he acted as guardian for Shark Marquand, a jeweler and free person of color. In 1844 he was appointed Keeper of the City Clock. He also donated the funds for a Unitarian church to be built on Oglethorpe Square and after his death, his widow completed the project.

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