Christopher Giffing (NY) c. 1815 Coin Teaspoon

Christopher Giffing's birth year is listed as 1789, which would have made him apprentice age during the period when the coffin end style was popular. The design of this 5 3/16" long spoon shows the coffin end influence, but it is migrating toward something else and probably dates about 1815. It has a straight tapered handle with vaguely clipped corners, but also exhibits a slightly curved shank and defined shoulders where it joins the bowl. The backside of the bowl has a vee lined drop with stitchery detailing. There is a feathered script "JW" monogram. The condition is very good. The bowl has some pebbling in the base, but retains excellent shape and has a well-formed tip.