Table Spoon 1791 - 1801

This silver table spoon, created by Isaac Hutton between 1791-1801, is a fine example of American silversmithing. The spoon, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, is notable for its engraved handle, featuring the inscription, “A.W. Sheffield, Gamier City” along with the initials “I.H.” for Isaac Hutton. The spoon’s simple, elegant design reflects the taste of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.