J. Hyman Coin Silver Serving Fork and Spoon, circa 1860


Silver serving fork and spoon made by J. Hyman, circa 1860, Portsmouth, Virginia. Marked "J. Hyman.. Coin.." with a worn hallmark. H. Hyman and Lewis Hyman were active silversmiths in Richmond, Virginia. Research indicates a brief obituary for Jacob Hyman, a jeweler in Portsmouth, Virginia, and an advertisement for a J. Hyman, Jr., jeweler in Sacramento in 1886, possibly a son. The item is currently located in Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 10.


Associated People/Businesses

  • Hyman, J. (Jacob)

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 10