A.&W. Wood Lily Coin Silver Teaspoon

Measuring 6 1/16" long (and weighing .8 T. oz.), this is slightly larger than a typical teaspoon. It is an early die struck pattern, Lily, made by A(braham) & W(illiam) Wood of New York City. Their dates are narrow, 1849-71. It was retailed by W.H. Hickcox according to the imprint on the reverse. The design is quite intricate and singular for its c. 1865 period, and it is double die struck, meaning the image appears on both sides of the handle. This has a pointed, well-defined, bowl, and is engraved "Griswold" in a feathered script. It is in very good condition. The pattern detail remains clear. The bowl is well-shaped and free of tip wear or burrs, although there is the slightest bit of pebbling in the interior.