Albert Coles Twist Handle Engraved Coin Silver Preserve Spoon

A mid 19th century piece, this 6 3/8" long, .9 T. oz., jelly or large sugar spoon is marked with Albert Coles', New York City, "eagle, AC, bust" emblem.

Coin silver, it is a decorative item, with several design details typical of its period.

It has a twisted stem that leads to a broad, shaped end that is bright cut engraved in a design reminiscent of leaves, bellflowers, and fruit, with a diamond border on the front and wriggle work edging on the back.

There is a fancy, feathered script, "JP" monogram set sideways on the handle front.

The 2 3/8" long by 1 1/2" at the widest bowl is a stylized, shell form typical of Coles and other regional makers. It has a gold finish on both sides.

In excellent condition, this shows negligible signs of use. The engraving remains crisp, the finish is bright, and the bowl is without bends, dents, or burrs. It shows only two faint pinprick dimples in the base and some loss of the gold finish.