Unknown silver smith on spoon silver

[RIGHTSHIFTER]

These are spoons from our four great grandmother wedding. around 1813. Can anyone give us some information? Thanks
https://imgur.com/a/JgvBVd5

[dognose]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

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Trev.

[RIGHTSHIFTER]

Sorry, can't figure it out. Have to get a young person for some help.

[RIGHTSHIFTER]

OK found a young person. These are spoons found a four great grandmothers wedding around 1813. Can anyone help identify. Thanks.

[Jazzman111]

It would be helpful if you were able to identify the city, state or region in which your 4GM lived. No 100% guarantee that that is where the spoon was made, but it could narrow things down.

[wev]

I have not seen any definitive proof, but it has been attributed to Palmer & Hinsdale, NYC c 1815-1819

[RIGHTSHIFTER]

The wedding was held and the people lived in and around north central Pa. The bride was from Indiana Pa , but the wedding took place around Phillipsbug PA Thanks Rich

[Jazzman111]

Before I saw your most recent post, my research came up with two possibilities, both of which now look like long shots, at best:

Payner & Heroy, Albany, NY (ca. 1813)

Phelps & Holland, Northampton, MA (ca. 1827)

As I continue in my research, I am amazed at how many hundreds of silversmiths, silver manufacturers, jewelers and retailers sprang up, then faded from sight, not only in big cities like New York and Boston, but in the smallest and least likely of rural areas. That might apply to the maker (seller) of the spoons you have. But yours have been handed down through your family--that makes them a treasure.

[RIGHTSHIFTER]

Thanks for the help. I tried to research these and came up with nothing. But, I thought it was me. I have zero knowledge of these type of articles. So any help would be great. I always remember a friend saying "The fun is in the search" , and that holds true in many circumstances.