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Set of Five Coin Silver Teaspoons by Solomon Ralph Biesenthal

Set of five coin silver teaspoons made by Solomon Ralph Biesenthal of Louisville, Kentucky (1829-1903). Engraved "MF." Marked: "SRBiesenthal." The teaspoons are dated circa 1854. The style correlates with the middle 19th century. Accompanied by an article, "Kentucky's Unknown Story of Jewish Silver," by Gary Dean Gardner, which details the life and work of Biesenthal, including his struggles with antisemitism and financial hardship in antebellum Louisville. The article also discusses the broader context of Jewish silversmiths in the American South and the limited historical documentation available on this community.

Associated People/Businesses

Biesenthal, Solomon Ralph

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

Silverwork
Jews--United States
Antisemitism
19th century

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Objects Box 1