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 Joseph Cooke, Philadelphia? New spoon, c.1790
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 08-05-2019 11:10 AM
  
I got this spoon on Saturday, I believe it's Joseph Cooke of Philadelphia. I cannot confirm the mark, however... Any ideas? IP: Logged |
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cbc58 Posts: 333 |
posted 08-05-2019 11:41 AM
could this be an overstruck mark ? the first letter almost looks like a T and the "pellet/heart" isn't in anything that I've readily found. It has that "cast" type look similar to a spoon that I had which was overstruck... IP: Logged |
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 |
posted 08-05-2019 01:37 PM
May we see a closeup of the upper mark? IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 08-05-2019 03:59 PM
Scott, the upper mark is exactly the same as the lower mark, just more tarnished inside, that's why I only showed the one... (it's the same punch twice) Chris, I do not believe it's an overstrike, the mark is actually VERY small! IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 08-05-2019 04:01 PM
Also that cast appearance, to my knowledge, is from a slightly rusty die. You see this on some of the bust quarters, halves, etc... IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 08-05-2019 04:08 PM
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 |
posted 08-05-2019 05:03 PM
cbc58 says "It has that "cast" type look" Without clearer closeups its very hard to tell. The mark's cartouche background does seem to have that sand cast look. IP: Logged |
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Polly Posts: 1970 |
posted 08-05-2019 10:25 PM
What a handsome spoon! IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 08-06-2019 10:21 AM
Thanks Polly!  Indeed, under a loupe, it has that grainy look, I believe it to be from an older, rusty die used. Unfortunately, the mark initially shown was shot through a loupe, I have no way of shooting any closer or clearer. I'm only using an iPod to take the pictures. I don't have a professional camera. IP: Logged |
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cbc58 Posts: 333 |
posted 08-22-2019 11:59 AM
Is there a known mark for Joseph Cooke ? IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 08-23-2019 10:33 AM
To my knowledge, no. But perhaps someone else knows? IP: Logged |
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