Tablespoon Maker: Benjamin Bunker (American, 1751–1842)

ca. 1795

American Decorative Arts

By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
Medium

Silver

Dimensions

8 7/8 in., 59 g (22.6 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Frederick C. Kossack

Accession Number

1985.86.100

Geography

Made in Nantucket, Massachusetts

Culture

American

Period

18th century

Classification

Flatware

Disclaimer

Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of records is ongoing.

Bibliography
  • Patricia E. Kane, Colonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Art Gallery, 1998), 221
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

tablespoons

Marks

"BB" [capitals; the first "B" sans serif, the second "B" Roman] in rectangle, positioned sideways, and four small squares, two by two, flanked on right by two ovals with filled centers and on left by one oval; above with half scroll, below on back of handle, all elements of the design are separate.

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