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.
Subject: Teaspoons
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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.
A set of four coin silver teaspoons created by the silversmith S. R. Biesenthal. The spoons feature a simple, traditional design with unadorned handles and bowls, typical of mid-19th century American silverware. Each spoon is marked with "S. R. Biesenthal" on the back of the handle and is noted as having no monogram. **3.
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.
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.
This archival object consists of a silver teaspoon, part of a three-piece set, engraved with the hallmark "H. HYMAN, RHD." The spoon is attributed to Henry S. Hyman, a silversmith active in New York, NY (circa 1832 and 1855-1866) and Richmond, VA (1835-1855). This specific piece is identified as Teaspoon #2. Note that this Henry Hyman should not be confused with an earlier silversmith of the same name in Lexington, KY.
Silver teaspoon marked on the back with "S. Hyman - Coin" and "WWW" in a shield. The handle is engraved with "SS". A Henry Hyman advertised in Steven's Kentucky Herald in 1797 (Lexington, Kentucky). The Hyman family worked in Lexington, Kentucky, and Virginia. There is also an S. Hyman & Co. that appears in Chicago records. Circa 1855.
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.
A silver teaspoon hallmarked "D. Cohen," circa 1840. The hallmark likely belongs to David Cohen, a New York City watchmaker active from 1826-1831. He was most likely a retailer of silver, not a maker. This item is one of a set of two. The collection also includes additional images of this object.
A set of two silver teaspoons hallmarked "D. Cohen." Circa 1840. The mark is attributed to David Cohen, a New York City watchmaker active from 1826-1831. He is believed to have been a retailer of silver rather than a maker. The spoons may match a similar set of soup spoons (object ID 1-167). While silversmiths named Levy operated in Missouri during the same period, there is no record linking them to this mark. The objects are part of the Judaica Americana collection.
An early Canadian sterling silver teaspoon made circa 1860 by the firm of J.G.J & Co. The maker's mark, J.G.J & Co., is visible against a rectangular background, along with a purity mark featuring a beaver within a crest. This mark was used by Judah George Joseph after 1858. The spoon is of classic English fiddle design, with a turned handle tip and an attractive monogram. It measures 5 3/4" long x 1 1/8" wide at the bowl and weighs 23 grams (3/4 ounce). Joseph G. Judah (1798-1857), of Jewish heritage, owned a retail store at 56 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, from 1842-1857 and played a significant role in establishing Toronto's Jewish community, including the purchase of its first cemetery. The spoon's silver is 92.5% pure.
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.