Spoon: [BERG][IpelletG]

[Traintime]

Not having a clue about the metal content, I thought this might make an interesting sample. 5 1/2" with pronounced rattail drop. Thick but malleable. Possibly pewter work. None of the old threads I searched really sheds any definite light on what it might be. TIA

[Traintime]

Well, this turned out to be easy. Pewtersmith Sven Berg reproduction of mid-1700's spoon by Williamsburg Virginia silversmith James Getty, with applied facsimile maker's mark. Might make a good door knocker.

[Aguest]

I found this [I.G] and [Sterling] on a spoon and it lacks the Steiff hallmark (which other examples apparently have) ::: I believe my spoon is Steiff and what is strange is that my spoon appears to be cast and not die-stamped. :::

[Traintime]

There's plenty to be found on James Geddy Jr. (and his brother John) including this reference at page 73 on his occupation: https://scholarworks.wm.edu/cgi/viewcon ... norstheses

His marks have been established and are accessible. Apparently the facsimile mark is used to denote works from the rebuilt foundries in Williamsburg, but I'm not certain that these are all actual reproductions of the known Geddy spoons, though the Stieff might be. The Gutenberg Project has another accessible on-line book work, but with a warning to consult copyright laws by countries. The related deMatteo silversmithing history has plenty to be found including a great thread on SMP forums. Have not found much discussion on Mr. Berg (Bergeight by one reference?) who worked mid-20th century, but he may be a co-author on a Williamsburg book.