Fine Crested New Orleans Silver Tablespoon by H. P. Buckley, c.1865-75

Offered is a great crested American silver (sterling silver in this case, right at the end of the coin silver era) tablespoon, retailed by New Orleans jeweler Henry Peat Buckley (1822-1903), working circa 1853 until near his death. This piece was made by Wood & Hughes and bears that firm's maker's mark as well as a journeyman's mark of an arrow. It also features H.P. Buckley's retailer's mark and a mark denoting New Orleans. The armorial on the back of the handle is period to the piece, and is the bust of a griffin. This tablespoon measures about 8 3/4 inches in length and weighs about 48 grams. Condition is excellent, with very little wear and no dents, splits or repairs. Please click on the first picture to review all of the pictures. All in all an excellent piece for display or use!