American sterling silver "Corinthian" teaspoons, set of six by George Sheibler
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
ca. 1855
This set of six American sterling silver teaspoons, produced in the "Corinthian" pattern, dates to approximately 1855. Crafted from sterling silver, these spoons feature an elegant design characteristic of mid-19th-century American silversmithing.
Each spoon in the set measures 6 inches in length and possesses a combined weight of 4.66 troy ounces. The spoons are marked for the New York silversmith George Sheibler. The set displays detailed ornamental work on the handle terminals, typical of the decorative styles favored in the American Antebellum period. The spoons feature rounded bowls with traditional handle stems leading to ornate, shaped finials. The ensemble demonstrates the high quality of craftsmanship associated with established American silver manufacturers of the era.
The set is noted as having minor signs of wear consistent with its age, including light surface scratches and localized areas of oxidation. These utensils represent a classic example of 19th-century American tableware design.
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Physical characteristics
- Length
- 6 inches
- Weight
- 4.66 ozt
- Material
- sterling silver
- Quantity
- 6
Technical characteristics
- Pattern
- Corinthian
Design
- Motif
- ornate finial
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- George Sheibler
Catalogue references
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