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Teaspoon
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Teaspoon

Maker (American, 1799 - 1882)
Datec. 1821
Mediumsilver
Dimensions5 3/4 × 1 inches (14.6 × 2.5 cm)
MarkingsMaker's mark stamped on the handle back: F.M. [in rectangle] Pseudo-hallmarks stamped on the handle back: lion passant [facing right in rectangle]; [male profile facing right in circle]; C [in circle]
Credit LineGift of James A. Williams.
Object number1968.18.91
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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 TextThe sheaf-of-wheat pattern is engraved on a fiddle handle. Frederick Marquand (1799-1882) worked as a silversmith and retailer in Savannah c.1820-1825 in partnership with his cousin, Josiah Penfield as J. Penfield & Co. In 1826 he relocated to New York City, where he continued his trade along with various family members until 1839. A huge amount of silver bearing his mark is still extant. Telfair Museums' silver collection currently holds 93 individual pieces of silver with Marquand's mark.
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1822
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c. 1820 - 1839
R. Wallace and Sons, Mfg. Co.
1929
Fish Slice
Frederick Marquand
c. 1820 - 1839
A silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle embossed with a basket of flowers.
Moses Eastman
c. 1828 - 1850
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Frederick Marquand
c. 1824