Teaspoon, Fancy Back
Date1785-1810
Artist/Maker
Ephraim Brasher
ca. 1744 - 1810
MediumSilver
DimensionsOL: 5 9/16"; OW(bowl): 1 1/32"
Credit LineGift of Mr. Philip H. Hammerslough.
Object number1969-115
DescriptionSilver fancy back teaspoon with a round handle with bright-cut engraving and border, narrow drop, oval bowl, and decorative swage on the back of the bowl of a bird flying away from an open cage surrounded by the words "I LOVE LIBERTY"Inscription(s)"I LOVE LIBERTY" around a bird flying from an open cage impressed on the back of the bowl.Mark(s)"EB" in relief within a rectangle twice on the back of the handleProvenanceEx Coll: Mr. Philip H. Hammerslough, West Hartford, CT
Emeline A. Howland (February 27, 1819-July 30, 1873)
October 26th, 1827 (dated)
James Geddy II
