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"Inscribed"I LOVE LIBERTY" around a bird flying from an open cage impressed on the back of the bowl.
Markings"EB" in relief within a rectangle twice on the back of the handle
ProvenanceEx Coll: Mr. Philip H. Hammerslough, West Hartford, CT
1760 (dated)
October 26th, 1827 (dated)
1798-1801
Possibly 1805-1840, with later (1840-1860) additions of cloth scraps on top.
January 26, 1828 (dated)
Ca. 1650 (Textile)
1770-1780
