Skewer

1744-1745

Maker

John Jacobs (working after 1740)

Measurements

11-3/8 in x 1/2 in, ring is 1 in (dia)

Materials

Silver

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1959.3552

Inscription

London hallmarks include an “i” date letter for 1744-1745 and a lion passant.  The maker's touchmark has “JJ" with a crown above and a device, probably a fleur-de-lis, below the initials.  The marks are oriented in different directions.

Condition Notes

The engraving and the hallmarks are worn from users holding the skewer.

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

The skewer is a long, flat bar of silver that tapers to a point at one end.  The opposite end has an integral ring into which a larger ring is attached.  An engraved armorial device of some sort is on the face opposite hallmarks.