Subject: Silversmiths

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.

Silver serving fork and spoon made by J. Hyman, circa 1860, Portsmouth, Virginia. Marked "J. Hyman.. Coin.." with a worn hallmark. H. Hyman and Lewis Hyman were active silversmiths in Richmond, Virginia. Research indicates a brief obituary for Jacob Hyman, a jeweler in Portsmouth, Virginia, and an advertisement for a J. Hyman, Jr., jeweler in Sacramento in 1886, possibly a son. The item is currently located in Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 10.

Page from Captain Joseph Cozzens' receipt book documenting a payment of 143 pounds to Joseph Jacobs in Newport, Rhode Island on March 11, 1753. Joseph Jacobs ( - 1778) was a silversmith and shohet who lived in Newport with his wife Bilhah Polock.

Silver teaspoon hallmarked "D. Cohen", circa 1840. Most likely the mark of David Cohen, a watchmaker listed in New York City from 1826-1831. He was probably a retailer of silver, not a maker. Silversmiths named Levy worked in Missouri during the same period, but this is not conclusive.

Silver teaspoon, part of a three-piece set. Hallmarked "H. HYMAN, RHD." Made by Henry S. Hyman. Active in New York, NY (c. 1832 and 1855-1866) and Richmond, VA (1835-1855). Circa 1840. Part of collection Arc.MS.56, Objects Box 1.