KINGS FISH SLICE, Gale & Mosley, NYC (c. 1827-1833)

Coin silver fish slice by Gale & Mosley, New York City (c.1827-1833), 13-3/8" long, large 6-3/4" rounded asymetrical blade with large fanciful dolphin in the center the is outlined by conforming piercing, the upper and right sides of the blade have an unusual applied beaded band, arching Kings pattern hollow handle with 10-lobed shells at end of the front and back, feather script monogram "A" on front of handle, marked on back of blade "G&M" in serrated rectangular punch with three pseudo marks (bust, lion passant and crowned lion head).