Coin Silver Teaspoon by Henry Hyman, Lexington, Kentucky, circa 1833

Coin silver teaspoon, 5 1/2 inches long, with bowl bumps. Made by Henry Hyman in Lexington, Kentucky, circa 1833. Hallmarked "HENRY HYMAN" plus four additional hallmarks. Engraved on the front with "C.W. Northrop". This is considered an early example of Hyman's work and the only one from Lexington, KY in this collection. Hyman advertised in Steven's Kentucky Herald in 1797. Often confused with H. Hyman, a Jewish silversmith in Richmond, VA, in the 1840s and 1850s. According to a knowledgeable dealer, H. Hyman spoons made in Richmond, Virginia, had the initials RHD after his hallmark, and the style of this spoon was made for several years. The 1833 date reflects the style, and it could possibly be slightly later.

Associated People/Businesses

• HYMAN, Henry

Geography

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Subjects

• Silver
• Silversmiths

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Objects Box 1