Basket of Flowers
Coin silver teaspoon
by William Braisted Heyer
circa 1807
Excellent condition
Beautiful coin silver teaspoon in excellent condition adorned with basket of flowers motif and clear shell outlined motif on back of bowl. This spoon is circa 1807 with the maker's mark for New York based William Braisted Heyer as well as an additional mark possibly attributed to John L. Gale with whom Heyer was in partnership prior to 1808. Heyer's work is represented in the Brooklyn Musesum. 5 1/2 inches long
Maker:
William Braisted Heyer
additional mark possibly attributed to John L. Gale