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Pete9077 Posts: 26 |
posted 01-03-2011 06:45 AM
  
I need some assistance identifying the marks on this spoon. I am also wondering what type of spoon this would be - perhaps a condiment spoon? It is 5 ¼” in length and the bowl is 1 ¼” wide. I would appreciate any help. IP: Logged |
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Paul Lemieux Posts: 1792 |
posted 01-03-2011 12:49 PM
The profile depicts George Washington. This is the trademark of the Mt Vernon Company of Mt Vernon, NY. The other mark appears to be a copyright symbol. Perhaps this is a bouillon spoon. IP: Logged |
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Pete9077 Posts: 26 |
posted 01-03-2011 04:44 PM
Thanks, Paul - this is most helpful. I know that this spoon was handed down through my family, but I do not know any details. Since the Mt Vernon Co was formed in 1914, this at least gives me a "terminus a quo" and since it was absorbed by Gorham in 1923, perhaps also a "terminus ad quem"! I do not know whether when one company is absorbed into another, the marks continue into use afterwards or not, though. IP: Logged |
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Kimo Posts: 1627 |
posted 01-03-2011 08:56 PM
Marks are commonly used by absorbing companies for many years after they buy out an original company. It allows them to have a broader market presence. You see this in glassware also. IP: Logged |
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Pete9077 Posts: 26 |
posted 01-04-2011 07:12 AM
Thanks, Kimo - I suspected as much. IP: Logged |
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Paul Lemieux Posts: 1792 |
posted 01-04-2011 01:20 PM
When did the copyright symbol come into common use? IP: Logged |
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Kimo Posts: 1627 |
posted 01-04-2011 09:35 PM
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