Coffin-End Salt Spoon by Theophilus Bradbury of Newburyport, Mass.

Offered is a nice example of a coffin-end or transitional coffin-to-fiddle pattern master salt spoon by Newburyport, MA silversmith Theophilus Bradbury (1763-1848), circa 1805-20. This piece is not monogrammed and there is no obvious sign of an erasure. The maker's mark and pseudo-hallmarks are clearly struck, and the bowl is quite attractive. This piece measures just over four inches in length and weighs 7 grams. Condition is good overall, with modest wear from normal use, but no splits or repairs. All in all a nice piece of Newburyport coin silver!