c. 1815 John McMullin, Philadelphia Coin Silver Small Tablespoon, Monogrammed SB (34 g)

$450.00
Finely crafted early American coin silver small tablespoon c. 1815 by John McMullin, one of Philadelphia’s foremost silversmiths of the Federal period. McMullin (1765–1843) was active in Philadelphia for nearly half a century and is documented in city directories and historic silver scholarship as producing domestic silverware and jewelry from the 1790s into the early 19th century. His work remains held in major American collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Cincinnati Art Museum, underscoring his importance to the early American decorative arts canon. This example measures 7½ inches in overall length and weighs 34 grams, placing it within the period usage category of a small tablespoon rather than a modern teaspoon or dessert spoon. The form and length are consistent with Federal-era dining practices. The very crisp maker’s mark appears on the reverse of the stem within a rectangular cartouche reading “I. McMullin” flanked by two star pseudomarks, a style seen in McMullin’s output during the 1810s. The piece is engraved with the bold cursive monogram “SB”, executed in period hand, and the crispness of the mark and engraving suggest little wear through use or polishing. Condition: Outstanding for its age, with original contours and surface preservation uncommon for early American coin silver flatware. There are no repairs or significant restoration noted; minor, age-appropriate surface marks may be present consistent with its 200+-year history. Surface scratching noted and a couple pin sized dings in the bowl. John McMullin was a Philadelphia silversmith and jeweler whose documented career spanned from the mid-1790s until the 1840s, including partnerships such as McMULLIN & BLACK (1811–1813) and SEAL & MCMULLIN (1814–1815). He catered to a wide range of clientele in the nation’s early capital of commerce and culture. Silver by McMullin is relatively scarce in the single-spoon category, making this small tablespoon a notable example for Federal silver collectors and scholars alike. [Reference Hollan] Check out some of my other sterling silver flatware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=7399760 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
Finely crafted early American coin silver small tablespoon c. 1815 by John McMullin, one of Philadelphia’s foremost silversmiths of the Federal period. McMullin (1765–1843) was active in Philadelphia for nearly half a century and is documented in city directories and historic silver scholarship as producing domestic silverware and jewelry from the 1790s into the early 19th century. His work remains held in major American collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Cincinnati Art Museum, underscoring his importance to the early American decorative arts canon. This example measures 7½ inches in overall length and weighs 34 grams, placing it within the period usage category of a small tablespoon rather than a modern teaspoon or dessert spoon. The form and length are consistent with Federal-era dining practices. The very crisp maker’s mark appears on the reverse of the stem within a rectangular cartouche reading “I. McMullin” flanked by two star pseudomarks, a style seen in McMullin’s output during the 1810s. The piece is engraved with the bold cursive monogram “SB”, executed in period hand, and the crispness of the mark and engraving suggest little wear through use or polishing. Condition: Outstanding for its age, with original contours and surface preservation uncommon for early American coin silver flatware. There are no repairs or significant restoration noted; minor, age-appropriate surface marks may be present consistent with its 200+-year history. Surface scratching noted and a couple pin sized dings in the bowl. John McMullin was a Philadelphia silversmith and jeweler whose documented career spanned from the mid-1790s until the 1840s, including partnerships such as McMULLIN & BLACK (1811–1813) and SEAL & MCMULLIN (1814–1815). He catered to a wide range of clientele in the nation’s early capital of commerce and culture. Silver by McMullin is relatively scarce in the single-spoon category, making this small tablespoon a notable example for Federal silver collectors and scholars alike. [Reference Hollan] Check out some of my other sterling silver flatware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=7399760 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP