1804-1810 John Owen, Jr. Philadelphia Coin Silver Picture Back Teaspoon Set of Three (32 g)
$260.00
Superb American ca. 1804-1810 coin silver bird back teaspoon set made in Philadelphia, PA by John Owen, Jr. (active 1804-31). The spoons have wide Celtic point terminal and are engraved with the owner's initials in period script: 'SB'. Owen is collected by Winterthur (a single 2-light candlestick and a few odd teaspoons). Strongly marked I·Owen in a rectangular cartouche at the reverse. The picture back has wear, but is a dove with sprig, right-facing. Condition is excellent.
Weight: 32 grams.
Dimensions: 5.5+"
[Reference: Hollan, Philadelphia Silversmiths]
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Superb American ca. 1804-1810 coin silver bird back teaspoon set made in Philadelphia, PA by John Owen, Jr. (active 1804-31). The spoons have wide Celtic point terminal and are engraved with the owner's initials in period script: 'SB'. Owen is collected by Winterthur (a single 2-light candlestick and a few odd teaspoons). Strongly marked I·Owen in a rectangular cartouche at the reverse. The picture back has wear, but is a dove with sprig, right-facing. Condition is excellent.
Weight: 32 grams.
Dimensions: 5.5+"
[Reference: Hollan, Philadelphia Silversmiths]
Check out some of my other sterling silver flatware here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=7399760
Pounce on this terrific set or just browse around the shop!
https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/DCSILVERSHOP