A. & W. Wood Dew Drop Coin Silver Preserve Spoon

This circa 1865, 7 3/16" long, coin silver preserve or jelly spoon is a fine example of A. & W. Wood's (NY) Dew Drop. The pattern incorporates bell flower, scroll, and leaf detailing set against a smooth ground. The bowl of this piece is especially appealing. It is artfully engraved with a pear and cherries (?). The border is scalloped and the interior retains traces of an original gold wash. There is a script monogram that may be "MJHJ." The condition is excellent. Pattern detail remains well defined. The bowl is free of dings, dents, or nicks. It is marked "J.B. Kirby," who would have been the retailer.