Late 18th Century New York City Coin Silver Spoon by John Sayre

Offered is a nice American coin silver spoon by New York City silversmith John Sayre (1771-1952), circa 1796-1800. This piece has Sayre's maker's mark to the reverse, and the front is engraved with period script initials "EC" in an oval reserve. It measures about 5 1/4 inches in length and weighs 11 grams. Condition is fair overall, with some wear and weathering to the bowl and to the upper handle, but no splits or repairs. All in all a good useful spoon, dating back about 225 years!