A superb early Pennsylvania coin silver teaspoon made by known maker Martin Shreiner. Shreiner was a prolific craftsman known for his work in jewelry, silver, and clockmaking. He inhabited the town of Lancaster and came from a multi-generational family that had settled there. This simple spoon typifies the time period. Neatly made, and stamped "Standard" as well as "M Shreiner". Both stamps in a fancy cartouche. This spoon is in very good condition given the age with nominal wear, surface scratchesm, and overall patina. Overall, a rare piece and the only available by this maker at the time of this writing. Referenced in: American. Silver, pewter, and. Silver top Plate, Kovel, page 246. Dimensions: about 5.5" in length and weight of about 12.7 grams. Monogrammed E.D. in a hand laid cursive.
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Product code: 1790 Martin Shreiner top Colonial American Coin Silver Spoon Lancaster, PA