Wrought iron, two-tine meat fork. Long narrow handle of flat bar stock, except for one short round section near tines end. Handle end is rounded, with hanging hole. Heavily decorated with semi-circles along edges of top, like scalloping. Stamped "H. R. EBY" near midpoint.
Two tines are rounded and curved down and back up as viewed from side. Tines have a rectilinear "U" shape configuration with sharp corners at shoulders.
See Notes
Mastersonville, Rapho Twp. and Penn Twp.
Provenance
Dealer purchased form from someone who in turn had purchased the iron collection of an Elizabethtown collector.
Compare with another Eby fork, 18.5" long, pictured on page 50 of J. Lasansky's book "To Draw, Upset and Weld."
Also Jason Miller, "A Directory of Lanc. Co., PA Blacksmiths," 2001, p. 27.
Light corrosion on top surface; heavier corrosion under handle.
Object ID
P.04.05.1
Notes
Eby was raised in Penn Twp. and later moved to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp. for most of his adult life, before retiring to Lebanon Co. He & Lizzie are buried in Penryn Cemetery.
1860 Census- age 4 in Penn Twp.
1870 Census- age 15, a "servant" in home of uncle? Chr. Ruhl, Brickerville
1880 Census - age 28 in Penn Twp.
1900 Census - age 44 in Rapho Twp.
1910 Census - age 54 in Rapho Twp.
1920 Census - age 63 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co.
1930 Census - age 73 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. (No occupation listed)
Coin silver teaspoon, down-turned fiddle handle with short midrib on back, chamfered shooulders, broad-based drop, deep bowl with pointed oval shape.
Monogram on handle top is "CH" and underneath us "MLS." Accompanying the bottom monogram, underneath is the date "6-5-1962." At midpoint on handle bottom is struck "J. SHAFFNER" within a rectangular reserve and "STANDARD" within an "S" curved reserve.
Spoons were likely produced by Robert and William Wilson of Philadelphia in the 1840s, then retailed by John Shaffner of Lancaster City. Shaffner had a business advertisement in the Lancaster City Directory of 1843, listing his business as a "Comb, Jewelery, Fancy, and Trimming Store" at 18 North Queen St.
Light corrosion on top surface; heavier corrosion under handle.
Object ID
P.2003.007.001
Notes
Eby was raised in Penn Twp. and later moved to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp. for most of his adult life, before retiring to Lebanon Co. He & Lizzie are buried in Penryn Cemetery.
1860 Census- age 4 in Penn Twp.
1870 Census- age 15, a "servant" in home of uncle? Chr. Ruhl, Brickerville
1880 Census - age 28 in Penn Twp.
1900 Census - age 44 in Rapho Twp.
1910 Census - age 54 in Rapho Twp.
1920 Census - age 63 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co.
1930 Census - age 73 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. (No occupation listed)
Coin silver teaspoon, down-turned fiddle handle with short midrib on back, chamfered shooulders, broad-based drop, deep bowl with pointed oval shape.
Monogram on handle top is "CH" and underneath us "MLS." Accompanying the bottom monogram, underneath is the date "6-5-1962." At midpoint on handle bottom is struck "J. SHAFFNER" within a rectangular reserve and "STANDARD" within an "S" curved reserve.
Spoons were likely produced by Robert and William Wilson of Philadelphia in the 1840s, then retailed by John Shaffner of Lancaster City. Shaffner had a business advertisement in the Lancaster City Directory of 1843, listing his business as a "Comb, Jewelery, Fancy, and Trimming Store" at 18 North Queen St.
Light corrosion on top surface; heavier corrosion under handle.
Object ID
P.2003.007.002
Notes
Eby was raised in Penn Twp. and later moved to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp. for most of his adult life, before retiring to Lebanon Co. He & Lizzie are buried in Penryn Cemetery.
1860 Census- age 4 in Penn Twp.
1870 Census- age 15, a "servant" in home of uncle? Chr. Ruhl, Brickerville
1880 Census - age 28 in Penn Twp.
1900 Census - age 44 in Rapho Twp.
1910 Census - age 54 in Rapho Twp.
1920 Census - age 63 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co.
1930 Census - age 73 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. (No occupation listed)
Coin silver teaspoon, down-turned fiddle handle with short midrib on back, chamfered shooulders, broad-based drop, deep bowl with pointed oval shape.
Monogram on handle top is "CH" and underneath us "MLS." Accompanying the bottom monogram, underneath is the date "6-5-1962." At midpoint on handle bottom is struck "J. SHAFFNER" within a rectangular reserve and "STANDARD" within an "S" curved reserve.
Spoons were likely produced by Robert and William Wilson of Philadelphia in the 1840s, then retailed by John Shaffner of Lancaster City. Shaffner had a business advertisement in the Lancaster City Directory of 1843, listing his business as a "Comb, Jewelery, Fancy, and Trimming Store" at 18 North Queen St.
Light corrosion on top surface; heavier corrosion under handle.
Object ID
P.2003.007.003
Notes
Eby was raised in Penn Twp. and later moved to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp. for most of his adult life, before retiring to Lebanon Co. He & Lizzie are buried in Penryn Cemetery.
1860 Census- age 4 in Penn Twp.
1870 Census- age 15, a "servant" in home of uncle? Chr. Ruhl, Brickerville
1880 Census - age 28 in Penn Twp.
1900 Census - age 44 in Rapho Twp.
1910 Census - age 54 in Rapho Twp.
1920 Census - age 63 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co.
1930 Census - age 73 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. (No occupation listed)
Coin silver teaspoon, down-turned fiddle handle with short midrib on back, chamfered shooulders, broad-based drop, deep bowl with pointed oval shape.
Monogram on handle top is "CH" and underneath us "MLS." Accompanying the bottom monogram, underneath is the date "6-5-1962." At midpoint on handle bottom is struck "J. SHAFFNER" within a rectangular reserve and "STANDARD" within an "S" curved reserve.
Spoons were likely produced by Robert and William Wilson of Philadelphia in the 1840s, then retailed by John Shaffner of Lancaster City. Shaffner had a business advertisement in the Lancaster City Directory of 1843, listing his business as a "Comb, Jewelery, Fancy, and Trimming Store" at 18 North Queen St.
Light corrosion on top surface; heavier corrosion under handle.
Object ID
P.2003.007.004
Notes
Eby was raised in Penn Twp. and later moved to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp. for most of his adult life, before retiring to Lebanon Co. He & Lizzie are buried in Penryn Cemetery.
1860 Census- age 4 in Penn Twp.
1870 Census- age 15, a "servant" in home of uncle? Chr. Ruhl, Brickerville
1880 Census - age 28 in Penn Twp.
1900 Census - age 44 in Rapho Twp.
1910 Census - age 54 in Rapho Twp.
1920 Census - age 63 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co.
1930 Census - age 73 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. (No occupation listed)
Coin silver teaspoon, down-turned fiddle handle with short midrib on back, chamfered shooulders, broad-based drop, deep bowl with pointed oval shape.
Monogram on handle top is "CH" and underneath us "MLS." Accompanying the bottom monogram, underneath is the date "6-5-1962." At midpoint on handle bottom is struck "J. SHAFFNER" within a rectangular reserve and "STANDARD" within an "S" curved reserve.
Spoons were likely produced by Robert and William Wilson of Philadelphia in the 1840s, then retailed by John Shaffner of Lancaster City. Shaffner had a business advertisement in the Lancaster City Directory of 1843, listing his business as a "Comb, Jewelery, Fancy, and Trimming Store" at 18 North Queen St.
Light corrosion on top surface; heavier corrosion under handle.
Object ID
P.2003.007.005
Notes
Eby was raised in Penn Twp. and later moved to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp. for most of his adult life, before retiring to Lebanon Co. He & Lizzie are buried in Penryn Cemetery.
1860 Census- age 4 in Penn Twp.
1870 Census- age 15, a "servant" in home of uncle? Chr. Ruhl, Brickerville
1880 Census - age 28 in Penn Twp.
1900 Census - age 44 in Rapho Twp.
1910 Census - age 54 in Rapho Twp.
1920 Census - age 63 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co.
1930 Census - age 73 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. (No occupation listed)
Coin silver teaspoon, down-turned fiddle handle with short midrib on back, chamfered shooulders, broad-based drop, deep bowl with pointed oval shape.
Monogram on handle top is "CH" and underneath us "MLS." Accompanying the bottom monogram, underneath is the date "6-5-1962." At midpoint on handle bottom is struck "J. SHAFFNER" within a rectangular reserve and "STANDARD" within an "S" curved reserve.
Spoons were likely produced by Robert and William Wilson of Philadelphia in the 1840s, then retailed by John Shaffner of Lancaster City. Shaffner had a business advertisement in the Lancaster City Directory of 1843, listing his business as a "Comb, Jewelery, Fancy, and Trimming Store" at 18 North Queen St.
Light corrosion on top surface; heavier corrosion under handle.
Object ID
P.2003.007.006
Notes
Eby was raised in Penn Twp. and later moved to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp. for most of his adult life, before retiring to Lebanon Co. He & Lizzie are buried in Penryn Cemetery.
1860 Census- age 4 in Penn Twp.
1870 Census- age 15, a "servant" in home of uncle? Chr. Ruhl, Brickerville
1880 Census - age 28 in Penn Twp.
1900 Census - age 44 in Rapho Twp.
1910 Census - age 54 in Rapho Twp.
1920 Census - age 63 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co.
1930 Census - age 73 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. (No occupation listed)
Coin silver teaspoon, down-turned fiddle handle with short midrib on back, chamfered shooulders, broad-based drop, deep bowl with pointed oval shape.
Monogram on handle top is "CH" and underneath us "MLS." Accompanying the bottom monogram, underneath is the date "6-5-1962." At midpoint on handle bottom is struck "J. SHAFFNER" within a rectangular reserve and "STANDARD" within an "S" curved reserve.
Spoons were likely produced by Robert and William Wilson of Philadelphia in the 1840s, then retailed by John Shaffner of Lancaster City. Shaffner had a business advertisement in the Lancaster City Directory of 1843, listing his business as a "Comb, Jewelery, Fancy, and Trimming Store" at 18 North Queen St.
Light corrosion on top surface; heavier corrosion under handle.
Object ID
P.2003.007.007
Notes
Eby was raised in Penn Twp. and later moved to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp. for most of his adult life, before retiring to Lebanon Co. He & Lizzie are buried in Penryn Cemetery.
1860 Census- age 4 in Penn Twp.
1870 Census- age 15, a "servant" in home of uncle? Chr. Ruhl, Brickerville
1880 Census - age 28 in Penn Twp.
1900 Census - age 44 in Rapho Twp.
1910 Census - age 54 in Rapho Twp.
1920 Census - age 63 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co.
1930 Census - age 73 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. (No occupation listed)
Coin silver teaspoon, down-turned fiddle handle with short midrib on back, chamfered shooulders, broad-based drop, deep bowl with pointed oval shape.
Monogram on handle top is "CH" and underneath us "MLS." Accompanying the bottom monogram, underneath is the date "6-5-1962." At midpoint on handle bottom is struck "J. SHAFFNER" within a rectangular reserve and "STANDARD" within an "S" curved reserve.
Spoons were likely produced by Robert and William Wilson of Philadelphia in the 1840s, then retailed by John Shaffner of Lancaster City. Shaffner had a business advertisement in the Lancaster City Directory of 1843, listing his business as a "Comb, Jewelery, Fancy, and Trimming Store" at 18 North Queen St.
Light corrosion on top surface; heavier corrosion under handle.
Object ID
P.2003.007.008
Notes
Eby was raised in Penn Twp. and later moved to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp. for most of his adult life, before retiring to Lebanon Co. He & Lizzie are buried in Penryn Cemetery.
1860 Census- age 4 in Penn Twp.
1870 Census- age 15, a "servant" in home of uncle? Chr. Ruhl, Brickerville
1880 Census - age 28 in Penn Twp.
1900 Census - age 44 in Rapho Twp.
1910 Census - age 54 in Rapho Twp.
1920 Census - age 63 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co.
1930 Census - age 73 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. (No occupation listed)
Set of six teaspoons, coin silver, in fiddleback shape.
Marked on the handle back with a pseudo hallmark (horsse and chevron of James Watts) and the word "COIN". Along the lenght of the handle is stamped, "H.L. & E.J. ZAHM."
Retailed by H. L. Zahm & E. J. Zahm.
Provenance
According to donor, these and other silver spoons were collected by Martha Slaymaker (donor's husband's mother)
Light corrosion on top surface; heavier corrosion under handle.
Object ID
G.98.12.14a
Notes
Eby was raised in Penn Twp. and later moved to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp. for most of his adult life, before retiring to Lebanon Co. He & Lizzie are buried in Penryn Cemetery.
1860 Census- age 4 in Penn Twp.
1870 Census- age 15, a "servant" in home of uncle? Chr. Ruhl, Brickerville
1880 Census - age 28 in Penn Twp.
1900 Census - age 44 in Rapho Twp.
1910 Census - age 54 in Rapho Twp.
1920 Census - age 63 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co.
1930 Census - age 73 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. (No occupation listed)
