I'm going to pass these family teaspoons on to a cousin who has a strong interest in family history, and I'd like to pass on as much information about them as I can find. I hope someone in the forum can help me identify the silversmith.
The spoons belonged to my great great great grandmother and were given to her daughter. The monogram is for my ggg-gm's maiden name, and since she was married in 1828, I assume the spoons are from before 1828 when her monogram would have changed - I think that's how it worked.
I beleve the monogram was originally "SGC" and later altered to "SGC to IGH." The engraving is slightly different on the first line than on the second two.
What I would like help with is the makers' mark, which I believe is "C&N." The family was in Roxbury and Jamaica Plain in Boston and I assume the spoons were made locally. The family name is Coney, but I think this is long after the family had active silversmiths.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. -- John
