Dessert Spoons T Baker American Coin Marks??

[jason]

Hi

I would be so grateful if anyone could help identify a trio of dessert spoons I have marked T BAKER with what appears a Lion Passant and a Head facing right . Is this American coin silver?

many thanks





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[SilverSurfer]

Ensko IV shows a Thomas Baker of Concorde, New Hampshire, whose mark matches yours, beginning 1819. The other marks are not shown but are typical of American pseudo-hallmarks of the time mimicing the British true hallmarks.

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[2209patrick]

I believe SilverSurfer is correct. Here's some more info on Thomas Baker.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com ... /56795.htm

Pat.
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[jason]

thank you so much for your fast and informative response didnt realise these spoons were that early

excellent
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[jason]

The link on American silversmiths is really interesting

thank you
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