Tiffany "Antique Applied Eagle" Sterling Silver Specialty Teaspoon

In his comprehensive work Tiffany Silver Flatware, author William Hood discusses a number of "not-full-line patterns without a known name or description."

This 6" long, weighty at 1.2 T. oz., specialty teaspoon falls into this category.

As with several of the pieces Hood illustrates, this is based on "a form related to conventional Antique" with "a chamfered edge around the front of the handle."

Apart from the exceptionally fine overall quality, the distinguishing feature of this is the raised, cast, "eagle head holding an arrow" detail applied to the handle front.

In superb condition, this is without any evidence of wear. The bowl remains perfectly shaped and the overall finish is bright, with a soft, smooth to the touch, feel.

Note:there is slight unevenness on the handle backside surface where it rests; this may indicate a monogram removal, or simply a bit of rubbing wear.

Marks are "m," "Tiffany & Co.," and "Sterling. The "m" in this instance is likely related to Edward C. Moore, early 1870s (Hood, appendix C).