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Silverbug Posts: 5 |
posted 02-28-2024 05:19 PM
  
Hello, I am from North Carolina. My hobbies are sports and history. My interest in silver is historical and family driven. Somehow, I got luckily got both sides of my maternal families silver. I am not sure why it wasn't distributed to the previous descendants but including just the sterling and coin, there are over 300 pieces. I am both thrilled and burdened and am taking my new responsibility seriously. I hope you can help me understand this piece more. I have several other questions about other spoons if you would be kind enough to help me in the future. This particular spoon is from my maternal father's side. I think it is from the early 1800's. The monogram is 'SM'. It is not marked except for J. Parmele. There is a listing for Joseph Parmelee (spelled differently) as a silversmith b. 1694-1741 in Guilford and Durham, CT. In 'Makes of Early American Silver' book, by Robert Ensko, I see Joseph Parmele in Durham, CT. In the same book there is James Parmele but no location, b. 1703 working 1784 d. 1828. The only 'M' initial in the family genealogy is from Lydia Makepeace (maiden name). She was b. 1736 in Somers, Tolland, CT and d. 1808 Ellington, CT. The note written by my grandfather, b. 1915 noted the spoon belonged to Lydia Makepeace in 1790. However, the first initial looks like a S to me. Her husbands family has none of these initals. His family, the Ellsworths, were from Windsor, CT or Hartford, CT if that helps. I really appreciate being able to ask experts. Thank you. [This message has been edited by Silverbug (edited 02-28-2024).] [This message has been edited by Mod assistant (edited 02-28-2024).] IP: Logged |
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wev Moderator Posts: 4132 |
posted 02-28-2024 05:40 PM
A lovely inheritance, indeed. The mark is for James Parmele(e) of Durham CT. I would read the monogram as SM [This message has been edited by wev (edited 02-28-2024).] IP: Logged |
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11573 |
posted 02-28-2024 06:13 PM
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Silverbug Posts: 5 |
posted 02-28-2024 06:24 PM
wev and Scott, thank you for your quick reply. is there a certain name for this style of spoon? I thought it might be the vestiges of a rat tail because of little part that extends on the bowl. May I submit more questions later today? I don't want to take advantage. Thank you IP: Logged |
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wev Moderator Posts: 4132 |
posted 02-28-2024 07:20 PM
There is no particular name for the form. It would date c 1795-1810. The bit on the back of the bowl is called a "drop" and took many forms from an actual thickening of the metal (as here) to a decorative engraved indication. There were many different shapes used by makers. This one would be termed a raised pointed. Some smiths had a preference over time, while others used a variety of styles as tastes changed. IP: Logged |
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Silverbug Posts: 5 |
posted 02-28-2024 07:26 PM
Interesting! How do I label and store this information with each of the spoons? A paper tag with normal string? I am worried the paper will have some chemicals that tarnish it. In case my ancestors don't open the packages for another 80 years I want them to understand what they are. Do people actually eat with these coin spoons currently? I plan to use some of the sterling of course. I am grateful for your specific expertise. IP: Logged |
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wev Moderator Posts: 4132 |
posted 02-28-2024 07:43 PM
I use ziplock style jewelry storage bags and a cut-to-fit piece of stiff acid-free paper for identification and notes. I would recommend using pencil or an archival quality marker. Do not use tie-on string labels -- they are acidic and will attack the silver. Also store everything in an archival storage box with a desiccant. IP: Logged |
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ahwt Posts: 2377 |
posted 03-02-2024 05:52 PM
      If you have early spoons to research these pages may be useful to find the correct terms to use for further research. These pages are from a book by Louise Conway Belden entitled “Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collections”. This forum has a great search function that you can use to find out more information about your spoons. Have fun in your searching. IP: Logged |
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Silverbug Posts: 5 |
posted 03-02-2024 09:31 PM
That is very helpful. Thank you IP: Logged |
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