A coin silver master salt spoon in a Fiddle-End Pattern.
An oval-form bowl. Plain structure.
Engraved with "Griffith" to a handle front,
please see photos.
Marked to underside:
"A.C. Benedict" over "28 Bowery. N.Y" into oblong serrated punch
for silversmith Andrew Comstock Benedict and shop location.
Made in New York, N.Y., circa 1836-1846
Approx.: Length: 3-7/8in. (98mm.)
Bowl (crosswise): 1in. x 7/8in. (25.5mm. x 22mm.)
Weight: 0.23 troy oz. (7 gr.)
Some minor roughnesses on bowl and minor blemishes on a handle,
please look and inspect all the photos.
Dark spots you are seeing on the photos,
are reflections of a camera and other objects.
Commensurate with age, the condition is very good.
Rare spoon for its maker and overall condition.
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