Dark Brown Leather, Tan Suede, Stitched Seat. Red, Blue, Green, and Cream Woven Girth. Quilted Padding Underneath. Tulip Motif Painted on Saddle in Red, Green and Brown. Maker's Mark - 'H. Pinkerton, Maker, Lancaster'
Stove Top hat, black with brim turned up greatly on sides, down front and back. Thin black grograin ribbon above brim. Crown tapers in, then out again slightly. Made by Schultz & Brothers, Lancaster, PA.
Silver fiddleback teaspoon, engraved "LEO" on the end of the handle.
Retailers' mark appears on underside of handle: "ZAHM & JACKSON" with serifs.
Similar style as others in collection, but NOT marked with James Watt's horsehead and chevron pseudo hallmark. Perhaps James Watts, retailed by H. L. Zahm & E. J. Zahm.
Scratches overall. Some dark marks on interior and lip of bowl.
Silver fiddleback teaspoon, engraved "AMR" on the end of the handle.
Underside of handle is marked at the base of the bowl with a stamped horse head and shield, followed by the word "COIN." The maker's mark appears halfway down the handle: "H.L. & E.J. ZAHM" with serifs.
The stamped horse head and chevron pseudo-hallmark indicates maker James Watts of Phila., according to John McGraw.
Scratches overall. Has brown stains on rim of bowl.
Silver fiddleback teaspoon, engraved "AMR" on the end of the handle.
Underside of handle is marked at the base of the bowl with a stamped horse head and shield, followed by the word "COIN." The maker's mark appears halfway down the handle: "H.L. & E.J. ZAHM" with serifs.
The stamped horse head and chevron pseudo-hallmark indicates maker James Watts of Phila., according to John McGraw.
Silver fiddleback teaspoon, engraved "AMR" on the end of the handle.
Underside of handle is marked at the base of the bowl with a stamped horse head and shield, followed by the word "COIN." The maker's mark appears halfway down the handle: "H.L. & E.J. ZAHM" with serifs.
The stamped horse head and chevron pseudo-hallmark indicates maker James Watts of Phila., according to John McGraw.
Silver fiddleback teaspoon, engraved "AMR" on the end of the handle.
Underside of handle is marked at the base of the bowl with a stamped horse head and shield, followed by the word "COIN." The maker's mark appears halfway down the handle: "H.L. & E.J. ZAHM" with serifs.
The stamped horse head and chevron pseudo-hallmark indicates maker James Watts of Phila., according to John McGraw.
Silver fiddleback teaspoon, engraved "AMR" on the end of the handle.
Underside of handle is marked at the base of the bowl with a stamped horse head and shield, followed by the word "COIN." The maker's mark appears halfway down the handle: "H.L. & E.J. ZAHM" with serifs.
The stamped horse head and chevron pseudo-hallmark indicates maker James Watts of Phila., according to John McGraw.
Scratches overall. Is darkened on handle end and bowl edge.
Silver fiddleback teaspoon, engraved "AMR" on the end of the handle.
Underside of handle is marked at the base of the bowl with a stamped horse head and shield, followed by the word "COIN." The maker's mark appears halfway down the handle: "H.L. & E.J. ZAHM" with serifs.
The stamped horse head and chevron pseudo-hallmark indicates maker James Watts of Phila., according to John McGraw.
Scratches overall. Has dent in bowl and darkened bowl edge.
Serving spoon of silver coin; one of a set of six spoons. Fiddleback shaped handle, pear shaped bowl with pointed tip. Marked "G.M. ZAHM" in rectangle. Initialed "M" on the handle (for Musser).
Minor surface scratches; noticeable tarnish.
Provenance
From the Ezra F. Bowman family of Lancaster County. Mrs. Bowman's mother was Marha M. Herr Musser.