N. Arnzen, Fall River, MA, Fiddle Tipt Coin Tablespoon

Measuring 8 5/16" long and weighing 1.8 T. oz., this c. 1840 coin silver tablespoon is stamped N. Arnzen for the Fall River, Massachusetts jeweler Niels Arnzen, b. 1818. More details about its specific history might be gained through the inscription, which reads, "R.E. Lake." It is a flawless example, with a well-shaped bowl free of tip wear, dents, or dings.