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doc Posts: 728 Registered: Jul 2003	posted 05-09-2008 10:36 AM I just purchased a coin tablespoon and it has a mark that I cannot identify. The mark is worn, so it doesn't photograph well, but there's a maker's mark of "thos.A." in script lettering contained in a rectangle. There is also another figural mark that is so worn that I cannot figure out what it is-it appears to have an anchor-like bottom to it, but beyond that I cannot figure it out. The style of the spoon is consistent with late 1700's-early 1800's, and it was found in a lot with 2 other similarly styled spoons of different makers, but both from New England and both late 18th century. IP: Logged
wev Moderator Posts: 4121 Registered: Apr 99	posted 05-09-2008 10:49 AM How do the letterforms compare to this? Thomas Arnold (1735-1828) of Newport RI IP: Logged
doc Posts: 728 Registered: Jul 2003	posted 05-09-2008 12:35 PM They don't really match. The lettering is in cursive form, so the A is a rounded capital letter, and the first name is all in small letters. IP: Logged
swarter Moderator Posts: 2920 Registered: May 2003	posted 05-09-2008 12:50 PM How about pictures of the spoon itself (both sides)? There may be something that will help narrow it down. IP: Logged
argentum1 Posts: 602 Registered: Apr 2004	posted 05-09-2008 12:52 PM Would you photograph the mark and post it irregardless of the quality. There are some members who seem to be able to read just about anything. Thanks. IP: Logged

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