Pair T.A. Davis, Boston circa 1825, Long Coin Silver Teaspoons

Listed as a jeweler and watchmaker (although Flynt and Fales in the Heritage Foundation Collection of Silver note that "silverwork has been attributed to him") who engaged in several partnerships beginning in 1820, as well as operating singly 1825-34, Thomas Aspinwall Davis, b. 1798, was a Boston citizen of note. In fact, he was serving as mayor when he died in 1845.

This pair of oversized, 6 5/16" long, 1.2 T. oz. combined, tea or place spoons are stamped "T.A. Davis," dating them to his solo years, and given the style, toward the 1825 date.

They have plain, rounded end, slightly downturned, handles with slender shanks and angular fins off the bowls.

They are engraved "NW" on the fronts in somewhat primitive lined script lettering, and "NS to NW" in similar lettering on the backsides.

There are smooth drops on the reverse heels of the bowls.

Appealing examples of early 19th century Boston coin silver tableware, and an usual size, these are well-formed and finely crafted. Apart from several shallow dimples in the bowls, they are without noteworthy evidence of use. The bowls are free of tip wear, dents, or bends, and they have a warm patina.