Teaspoon
Date1802
Mediumsilver
Dimensions5 15/16 inches (15.1 cm)
MarkingsMaker's mark J.PEARSON [in rectangle]
Credit LineGift of Thelma R. Rosen in memory of her husband, Dr. Emanuel F. Rosen.
Object number1986.15.12
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 TextJohn Pearson joined in partnership with Savannah silversmith and jeweler John Letourneau in 1802; their business dissolved, and each established his own firm the following year. Pearson continued to operate as a jeweler through the 1810s and retired in 1817, turning over his works in progress and patronage to David B. Nichols.
The relatively simple style of this spoon reflects the general preference for more geometric designs in the U.S. at the turn of the 19th century. Its simplicity also made it more accessible to more consumers, because it required less time and silver material than other styles.
