Southampton, NY circa 1790, length 8 3/4 inches, weight 1.78 oz. Troy, bright cut border with oval cartouche and period script monogram "TJB" (?), slashed drop, some slight wear as shown but fine overall condition.
Barnstable, MA circa 1790, length 5 1/2 inches, weight .47 oz Troy, some wear to engraving but good overall condition, note seagull device accompanying mark as befits a proper Cape Cod spoon.
New Brunswick, a bit of tip and light overall surface wear, length just shy of 5 1/2 inches, monogrammed "AB" in period script with flourishes. It is interesting to note that three are marked J*C, and one "J.W. Cortelyou" (see second photo).
Baltimore MD circa 1790, round downturned end with just a hint of a rear midrib extending 3 inches down the handle, unusual double arched drop, length 8 3/4 inches, some tip wear as shown but good overall condition, monogrammed "H" in period script. How certain are we of this attribution? Well, if it's American then the spoon is most certainly Dowig...
in rectangle. Is this Joseph Carman? John Chalmers? Joseph Carpenter? Am I failing to Inspire Confidence? Truly, as with many initial marks, the answer may never be known. Length 5 7/8 inches, monogrammed "M" in period script, the bowls are a bit chewed up (see fourth photo) and there is some tip wear-- priced accordingly.
Philadelphia circa 1795. As readers of this page will know, every now and again we have the good fortune to come upon an object that's been tucked away in a drawer for some unknown reason, and seldom if ever used. Usually, it dates from the 1880's or even a bit later. Until now, we've never offered any antique American silver in such condition and I am indeed proud to do so. Length 9 7/8 inches, monogram "FMD" in conjoined period script, weight 3.66 oz Troy the pair, ...click for details
Philadelphia circa 1790, from the same service as item 0867 although the bright cut decoration is slightly different in execution, length 9 1/4 inches, immaculate condition.
