c. 1838–1870 Edward Simmons of Lockport NY Coin Silver 9" Tablespoon (52 g)

$230.00
A substantial American coin silver tablespoon by Edward Simmons of Lockport, New York, dating to the mid-19th century. Measuring 9 inches in length and weighing a solid 52 grams, this is a serious, full-size table spoon with excellent balance and presence. The handle is engraved with a period cursive monogram “MAB,” confidently cut and well placed. The surface retains a natural, undisturbed patina with light wear consistent with age and long use. There is no over-polishing or surface disruption. Edward Simmons worked in Lockport, New York from approximately 1838 to 1870, a period when regional silversmiths served local communities rather than national markets. Coin silver from smaller New York towns is increasingly scarce, having been heavily used, reworked, or melted as sterling standards became dominant later in the century. Surviving marked examples by identifiable regional makers such as Simmons are getting more difficult to source and remain underrepresented relative to their historical importance. This spoon reflects the practical strength and durability expected of American silver made for everyday service, with proportions that feel deliberate and uncompromised. Check out some of my other sterling silver flatware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=7399760 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
A substantial American coin silver tablespoon by Edward Simmons of Lockport, New York, dating to the mid-19th century. Measuring 9 inches in length and weighing a solid 52 grams, this is a serious, full-size table spoon with excellent balance and presence. The handle is engraved with a period cursive monogram “MAB,” confidently cut and well placed. The surface retains a natural, undisturbed patina with light wear consistent with age and long use. There is no over-polishing or surface disruption. Edward Simmons worked in Lockport, New York from approximately 1838 to 1870, a period when regional silversmiths served local communities rather than national markets. Coin silver from smaller New York towns is increasingly scarce, having been heavily used, reworked, or melted as sterling standards became dominant later in the century. Surviving marked examples by identifiable regional makers such as Simmons are getting more difficult to source and remain underrepresented relative to their historical importance. This spoon reflects the practical strength and durability expected of American silver made for everyday service, with proportions that feel deliberate and uncompromised. Check out some of my other sterling silver flatware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=7399760 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP