Ca 1850 Prisca Levan Mannerback Coin Silver Teaspoon Pair Redding, PA (34 g)

$180.00
A superb pair of Redding, PA coin silver fiddleback teaspoons made by known maker, Prisca Levan Mannerback (1808-1871). He inhabited the town of Redding and was a silversmith there, second of a line of three. These simple spoons typify the time period. Neatly made, and stamped with a small font "L. Mannerback" and 'REDDING'. A plain cartouche. These spoons are in very good condition given the age with nominal wear, surface scratches and overall patina. Overall, rare pieces by a rare maker. [Reference: "The Mannerbacks, Silversmiths of Reading, PA", Albert and Elizabeth Gamon, The Magazine Antiques, April, 1982 pp 952-6.] Monogrammed 'BAL', 'BM' or maybe 'BH' in a hand laid worn cursive. 34 grams Check out some of my other sterling silver flatware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=7399760 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
A superb pair of Redding, PA coin silver fiddleback teaspoons made by known maker, Prisca Levan Mannerback (1808-1871). He inhabited the town of Redding and was a silversmith there, second of a line of three. These simple spoons typify the time period. Neatly made, and stamped with a small font "L. Mannerback" and 'REDDING'. A plain cartouche. These spoons are in very good condition given the age with nominal wear, surface scratches and overall patina. Overall, rare pieces by a rare maker. [Reference: "The Mannerbacks, Silversmiths of Reading, PA", Albert and Elizabeth Gamon, The Magazine Antiques, April, 1982 pp 952-6.] Monogrammed 'BAL', 'BM' or maybe 'BH' in a hand laid worn cursive. 34 grams Check out some of my other sterling silver flatware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=7399760 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP