Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts
Philadelphia Coin Silver Egg or Condiment Spn by Thomas Whartenby
$29.50
Offered is a lovely American coin silver egg spoon or large condiment (dry mustard or horseradish?) spoon by noted Philadelphia silversmith Thomas Whartenby, circa 1820, give or take five years. This piece was de-accessioned recently by a Southern institution, and judging by the museum inventory number to the reverse, it was originally gifted in 1966. This piece bears a good strike of Whartenby's initials maker's mark and the eagle head mark used in conjunction with that mark. It measures about 5 5/16 inches in length and weighs about 12 grams. It has no monogram or obvious sign of erasure, but could have had a monogram early on. Condition overall is good, with some surface wear and minor bends and bumps from normal use, but no splits or repairs. All in all a nice early example of this form!