Coin Silver Serving Spoon Inscribed to Mr. & Mrs. B. Maertz

Coin silver serving spoon crafted by Duhme, presented to Mr. and Mrs. B. Maertz from Mrs. L. Sontheimer on their silver wedding anniversary, January 1st, 1867. The spoon features the engraving: 'Mr & Mrs B Maertz from Mrs L Sontheimer, To their Silver Wedding Jany 1st 1867'. Hallmarks include 'DUHME...' The spoon measures 9 inches in length. This piece comes from a collection tracing its provenance to circa 1840 Jewish settlers in Cincinnati, Ohio—the oldest Jewish community west of Appalachia. The current heirs include the president of an international literary society.

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  • Maretz, B, Mr. & Mrs. / Sontheimer, Mrs L

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