1800-1810 William Mannerback Coin Silver Tablespoon Pair Reading, PA
$180.00
Ca 1800-10 Pennsylvania coin silver tablespoon made by renowned maker, William Mannerback, Sr (1762-1838). He inhabited the town of Reading and was the patriarch of a multi-generational family that had settled there. This simple spoon typifies the time period. Neatly made, and stamped with a small font "W.MB" stamped twice. A plain cartouche. This spoon is in very good condition given the age with nominal wear, surface scratches and overall patina. Overall, exceptional and scarce piece by a rare maker. Made in the heavy gauge that the senior Mannerback was known for.
[Reference: "The Mannerbacks, Silversmiths of Reading, PA", Albert and Elizabeth Gamon, The Magazine Antiques, April, 1982 pp 952-6.]
Dimensions: about 7 1/4" in length. Monogrammed 'P' in a hand laid cursive.
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Ca 1800-10 Pennsylvania coin silver tablespoon made by renowned maker, William Mannerback, Sr (1762-1838). He inhabited the town of Reading and was the patriarch of a multi-generational family that had settled there. This simple spoon typifies the time period. Neatly made, and stamped with a small font "W.MB" stamped twice. A plain cartouche. This spoon is in very good condition given the age with nominal wear, surface scratches and overall patina. Overall, exceptional and scarce piece by a rare maker. Made in the heavy gauge that the senior Mannerback was known for.
[Reference: "The Mannerbacks, Silversmiths of Reading, PA", Albert and Elizabeth Gamon, The Magazine Antiques, April, 1982 pp 952-6.]
Dimensions: about 7 1/4" in length. Monogrammed 'P' in a hand laid cursive.
Check out some of my other sterling silver here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker?section_id=6783258
Or just browse around the shop!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker
Ca 1800-10 Pennsylvania coin silver tablespoon made by renowned maker, William Mannerback, Sr (1762-1838). He inhabited the town of Reading and was the patriarch of a multi-generational family that had settled there. This simple spoon typifies the time period. Neatly made, and stamped with a small font "W.MB" stamped twice. A plain cartouche. This spoon is in very good condition given the age with nominal wear, surface scratches and overall patina. Overall, exceptional and scarce piece by a rare maker. Made in the heavy gauge that the senior Mannerback was known for.
[Reference: "The Mannerbacks, Silversmiths of Reading, PA", Albert and Elizabeth Gamon, The Magazine Antiques, April, 1982 pp 952-6.]
Dimensions: about 7 1/4" in length. Monogrammed 'P' in a hand laid cursive.
Check out some of my other sterling silver here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker?section_id=6783258
Or just browse around the shop!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker