Silver teaspoon, part of a three-piece set, engraved with the hallmark "H. HYMAN, RHD." Made by Henry S. Hyman in New York, NY (circa 1832 and 1855-1866) and Richmond, VA (1835-1855). This piece should not be confused with the work of an earlier Henry Hyman of Lexington, KY. The spoon is described as Teaspoon #1 of a set of 3.
Subject: 19th Century Silver
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Pair of silver spoons with upturned threaded fiddle handles, rounded shoulders, and full pointed bowls. Each spoon measures 5 7/8 inches in length and weighs approximately 1.5 oz. The reverse side is marked "J. Lillenthal N.O." Made by Julius Lillenthal (b. 1825, active 1858) of New Orleans, whose shop was located at 126 Poydras Street.
Set of six coin silver teaspoons, circa 1855, manufactured by Braverman & Levy in San Francisco, California. Each spoon measures 5 7/8" long x 1 1/4" wide and features an "MNG" monogram. The spoons are marked on the back of the handle with the maker's mark, Braverman & Levy, and a likely hallmark indicating their manufacture. An advertisement for Braverman & Levy appeared in the December 17, 1854 edition of the *Daily Alta California*, describing them as "Watchmakers and Manufacturing Jewelers." The simple design of the spoons suggests a date in the 1850s. Coin silver was a common material in American silver manufacturing until 1868 when the Comstock Lode was discovered in Nevada, leading to the increased use of sterling silver by 1870.
Set of three spoons with the hallmark "J. LEVY" and "W S C" engraved on their handles. The spoons have turned-down fiddle handles with a broad drop and sharply pointed bowls. Information suggests Jonas/Jones (Joseph) Levy was a silversmith working in New York in 1835, with other references placing him in Connersville, Indiana (c1821), Cincinnati, Ohio (1822-29), New York City (c1838), and Memphis, Tennessee (1855-60).
Silver master salt hallmarked "H. HYMAN, RHD." Made by Henry S. Hyman in New York, NY (circa 1832 and 1855-1866) and Richmond, VA (1835-1855). The salt is 3 3/4" long and has never had a monogram. Circa 1845.
Silver teaspoon, engraved with the initials "A B" and the hallmark "H. HYMAN, RHD." This is teaspoon #3 of a three-piece set. Henry S. Hyman was a silversmith active in New York, NY (c. 1832 and 1855-1866) and Richmond, VA (1835-1855). He should not be confused with an earlier Henry Hyman of Lexington, KY. Circa 1840.