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atticcat Posts: 2 |
posted 06-12-2005 12:50 PM
  
Hello, I have searched through forums here and on internet trying to find out more information about coin silver tablespoons that I have. These are monogramed on front with my family name and left to me by Great Aunt. The only mark on back of spoons is L. KENT in block style letters. Does anyone know where these were made or anything about the maker? Thank You  IP: Logged |
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wev Moderator Posts: 4121 |
posted 06-12-2005 01:59 PM
There was a silversmith named Luke Kent working in Cincinnati, c 1815-1840.Can you post a picture of the spoon and the mark? IP: Logged |
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atticcat Posts: 2 |
posted 06-12-2005 08:52 PM
Wev, Thank you so much for the information. I will take picture and post photo tomorrow. This makes sense, because much of my early family records show residence in both Ohio and Kentucky areas. I will ask my family members also, if they know anything about origin of spoons. Your information is a good start. IP: Logged |
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AMD Posts: 22 |
posted 11-28-2005 11:45 AM
Information on Luke Kent can be found in Elizabeth Beckman's book published in 1975. I am currently in the process of researching Cincinnati smiths for an upcoming publication on Cincinnati silver that will provide an evaluation of the local trade and its place in the American silver industry. So far, I've conducted city directory searches, as I've found error in some of Mrs. Beckman's research. In my directory search that spanned existing directories between 1819 and 1910, I found the following relative to Luke Kent. I've not yet had a chance to do more extensive research on him. Kent, Luke 1819 silversmith 185 Main, h. Fifth bet. Main & Sycamore. 1829 watchmaker, Main bet 4th and 5th, h. E. 5th. 1834 silver smith, Main b 5th and 6th silver smith, Main b 5th and 6th (Luke Kent, jr.) 36/37 watchmaker and jeweler, 216 Main (Kent Luke Sen.) (ABCs) watchmaker and jeweler, 216 Main (Kent Luke jr.) (ABCs) 1840 See Kent, Luke & Son 1843 watchmaker, 210 Main—8th bet Race and Elm (Kent, Luke Jr.) (ABCs) 1844 (jr.) watchmaker, 210 Main – 8th b Race and Elm (ABCs); Main b 5th and 6th (BA category 7U 1846 watchmaker, 238 Main, d N s 8th bet Race and Elm (ABCs) 49/50 silversmith, e.s. Main b. 5th and 6th, h. e.s. Elm b. 14th and 15th (ABCs) 1853 234 Main (Jeweler-- BA category 5) h. Court b Elm & Plum 1856 ditto (BA category 5) 1857 ditto (BA category 5) 1858 ditto (BA category 5) 1859 s.w.c. 6th and Main (BA category 1); 234 Main (BA category 5) 1860 s.w.c. 6th & Main (BA category 1); 234 Main (BA category 5) 1861 234 Main (BA category 5) 1862 s.w.c.6th and Main (BA category 5) 1863 ditto (BA category 1, 5) Adv. p. 481: “Established 1814. Luke Kent, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Opera Glasses, Silverware, Spectacles, Mathematical and Optical Instruments, s.w. cor. Sixth and Main {Galt House Building, Cincinnati, O. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry Carefully Repaired and Warranted.” 1864 ditto (BA category 5). Adv. p. 266: ditto 1863. 1865 See Luke Kent & Co. 1878 ditto (BA category 7H, 7I) Kent, Luke & Son Kent, Luke & Co. or Kent & Michie ------------------ IP: Logged |
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posted 05-26-2008 09:22 AM
According to Rev Charlse Frederic Goss's book "Cincinnati The Queen City 1788=1912," S J Clarke Publishing Co, Luke Sr opened his shop in Cincinnati in 1814. The Kents were from Virginia. IP: Logged |
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