Colonial Silver Teaspoon ?

[joho]

Hi - can anyone help with the identification of this teaspoon. It is of Scottish fiddle pattern ( without shoulders). Hallmarked with Lion passant - facing right, duty mark and letter C. There are two maker's or retailers marks B.G and Co. and H & N. Would be grateful for any help.

Thanks John

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[dognose]

Hi John,

It's American, Baldwin Gardiner & Co.

See: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.anc ... /36618.htm

Regards Trev.

[joho]

Hi Trev - I had thought possibly Canadian, but did not even consider America.

Many thanks
John

[wev]

The H & N is (James Nevin) Hyde & (Rufus) Nevins, New York City c 1814-1819 indicating that Gardiner had bought out stock from the firm.