I found my other latten spoon bowl and it has a mark as well

[Bill D. (VA)]

I was getting ready to go through a bunch of boxes to look for this, and amazingly it was in the first place I looked. I dug it at the site Dan and I hit earlier this winter where we found a ton of early silver and buttons. We know the site dates to the mid-1600s so it's not surprising one of these spoons turned up. The mark is a little difficult to make out, but after looking at the chart in the Price book I think I know which one it is. I couldn't quite figure out what the large symbol was in the center, but it appears to be flanked by the letters "R" and "B". There's one shown in the book with those same initials on either side of a heart symbol. So I'm pretty sure that's what it is. Not sure what maker that represents, or the exact age, but its a start. I'm now thinking I may have other spoons hidden away from other sites so guess I need to go look through all those other boxes anyway.

 

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[John Boy]

Yes it does appear to have that heart stamp on it.glad you're norrowing it down.

 

[CRUSADER]

We seem to know they date from 1650-1700, I'm just surprised we can't track down the Makers.

 

[DCMatt]

From the book: "Old Base Metal Spoons" by Frederick G. H. Price - 1907

It does not identify the maker but affirms the early research and the date of your site.



DCMatt

[h=2]pied-de-biche spoon[/h] noun a spoon having a handle with a trifid end.


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[Erik in NJ]

Hi Matt,

I have found a few spoons recently with what I believe are called "shoulders," just above the bowl. Do you happen to have a timeframe on when shoulders were in vogue and whether they served any purpose other than ornamental. Some of the spoons are pewter and I believe one is not. Thanks for any info!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Hi Matt,

I have found a few spoons recently with what I believe are called "shoulders," just above the bowl. Do you happen to have a timeframe on when shoulders were in vogue and whether they served any purpose other than ornamental. Some of the spoons are pewter and I believe one is not. Thanks for any info!

Post some pics Erik and someone can probably help you.

 

[Erik in NJ]

Post some pics Erik and someone can probably help you.

I will Bill, thanks. I'm not quite as organized as you are but I was motivated by your great thread on how you organize your finds etc. I have some thoughts, but have not had a chance to post there yet. I'm sure you must have found spoons with "shoulders" as well. Will try to post some by this evening.

 

[vpnavy]

You keep finding the neatest stuff Bill D. (VA)!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Got looking through some of my other relic boxes earlier today and came across a 3rd marked latten spoon bowl. This one was dug about 15 years ago at the site where my friend Chuck dug an unbelievable 1775 gold guinea at a killer site that was not only the location of an early home, but was also a camp during both the Rev War and CW. Unfortunately, the makers mark is pretty much unreadable, but at least I know what I have.

 

[DMN]

Bill, try a negative image (reverse coloring). That might get the stamp to show better. Seems like there is more to it. Since you have it in hand it may be worked out a bit better.

Congrats on all those good finds! And for sharing!