Rare St. Joseph, MO Coin Silver Tblspn by Jacob Goodlive & Co.

Offered is a very scarce example of the wares and mark of Jacob Goodlive & Co., working in St. Joseph, Missouri in the 1860s. This mark is so uncommon that Norman Mack was unable to find a single example in 20 years of intensively collecting and studying Missouri coin silver, and his book "Missouri's Silver Age" states that not a single example has been found. This heavy tablespoon is engraved with a period script monogram and has good clear marks. It measures about 8 inches in length and weighs about 42 grams. Condition is fairly good overall, though the bowl is a bit out of round due to a dent or ding. There are no splits or repairs. All in all a nice rare Missouri silver mark!