Description: DESCRIPTION: ONE (1) 9" Coin Silver Serving Spoon made by master silversmith Standish Barry (1763-1844) in Baltimore, Maryland USA. Top of handle is engraved with the original owners intials PM. Back stamped with the BARRY N.92 hallmark - Barry used this mark from about 1784 to 1810. Very Rare. Well known to collectors of early American coinage, Baltimore silversmith Standish Barry issued a distinctive silver threepence token in 1790, examples of which are rare and eagerly sought in today's market. Barry was born in Baltimore on November 4, 1763, enlisting in the Continental Army at the age of 16 to fight in the Revolutionary War. After the War, he apprenticed under David Evans and subsequently set up his own business as a watch and clock maker and engraver. The earliest known advertisement for Barry's business appeared in the November 26, 1784, edition of the Maryland Journal. He later added silversmith to his list of skills, and during the late 18th century was also involved in the assaying of gold coins, which practice saw him issue several of his own imitations of Spanish-American pieces. (An imitation Spanish-American gold doubloon hallmarked with Barry's initials SB remains unique as of this writing.) An ardent patriot even in his later years, Barry served as a lieutenant in the Baltimore Independent Blues, organized during the late 1790s to defend the city in the event of war with France. During the War of 1812 he fought against the British at the Battle of Bladensburg, Maryland. By the early 19th century Barry was listed as a watchmaker and silversmith at 20 North Gay Street, Baltimore. In 1838 he moved to Newport, New York to live with one of his sons, Standish Jr., in which city he died on November 6, 1844. CONDITION: (See All Photos) Wear from normal use and age. No Damages. Item Dimensions (approx.): 9"Item Weight (unpackaged): 1.7 oz. EXTREMELY RARE ITEM ----------------------------------------------Sold as is shown and described.All photos are of this exact item.----------------------------------------------FREE USPS PRIORITY SHIPPINGfor USA BUYERS ONLY---------------------------------------------- Returns for reasonable cause only. Item must be returned in same condition as received. Buyer pays return shipping.
Price: 2000 USD
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
End Time: 2025-01-10T19:28:09.000Z
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Brand: Standish Barry
Type: Spoon
Composition: Coin Silver
Style: Federal
Age: 1790-1810
