A list of early American silversmiths and their marks (1917)
French, Hollis, 1868-1940, Walpole Society (U.S.) · New York, Printed for the Society · leaf 175
OCTAGONALHANDUE FLAT HANDLE gan to be chased with brightcut ornament or feather … beneath (rat tail) which wasribbed and later plain. Thehandle end was first broad-ened, notched twice (trifid)and turned up slightly;later broadened, roundedwith a blunt point andturned back. The latesttype of handle associatedwith the oval bowl had arounded end ridged above.6. Sloped or Shaped…
Silverwork · Hallmarks
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