Tablespoon retailed by John Chedell, Auburn, NY, c1830

Mint condition fiddle-handled tablespoon with flared shoulders, a large drop on the bowl back; it has a reverse tip, and the mono in feathered script is A.B. Length is 8-5/8", weight is 2 T oz. Condition is terrific, extended bowl tip unworn. As per John McGrew, this spoon was made by one of the Forbes boys in NYC (see pseudo marks in pic).