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doc

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iconnumber posted 05-09-2008 10:36 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for doc     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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iconnumber posted 05-09-2008 10:49 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for wev     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
How do the letterforms compare to this?

Thomas Arnold (1735-1828) of Newport RI

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iconnumber posted 05-09-2008 12:35 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for doc     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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How about pictures of the spoon itself (both sides)? There may be something that will help narrow it down.

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iconnumber posted 05-09-2008 12:52 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for argentum1     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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