Fiddle and Shell Teaspoon by James Lockward of NYC, Ca. 1805-15

Offered is a worn but nice early 19th Century New York City coin silver spoon by little-known silversmith James Lockward. The NY Historical Society has a spoon by this maker, previously owned by Eric Shrubsole. This spoon is in the fiddle shell pattern, and has a worn period script monogram as well as a good clear maker's mark and a later, but still 19th Century, monogram to the back. This spoon measures about 5 3/4 inches in length and weighs about 18 grams. Condition is fair, with some light bumping to the bowl and surface wear to the period monogram, but no splits or repairs. All in all a useful spoon with a good example of this maker's mark!