Nice Albany, NY Coin Silver Spoon by Joseph Taft Rice

Offered is a good American coin silver spoon by Albany jeweler Joseph Taft Rice, circa 1840; this spoon bears Rice's retailer's mark and manufacturing marks. It is also engraved in period script. It measures about 6 inches in length and weighs about 18 grams. Condition is fair overall, with some wear and small dings to the bowl, but no splits or repairs. All in all a good example of this maker's mark!