American coin silver fish slice, Welles, Gelston, & Co, Ny, Ny.

Every now & then I find a piece that really strikes my fancy. This is one of them. It's 12 1/4" long and weighs 5.2 Tr Oz. It's in the "Kings" pattern and has an ugly fish engraved on the blade. He has very impressive teeth and looks a little disgusted at being eaten. These guys must have had a sense of humor. It's in good condition, though it has been over polished. It is marked "Welles, Gelston & Co" of New York. Ca 1840.