Coffee Spoon 1792 - 1798

"Coffee Spoon" is a work of silverware by American silversmith David Vinton, dated between 1792 and 1798. The spoon, currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcases Vinton's craftsmanship and the popular style of silverware during the late 18th century. The piece likely belonged to a well-to-do family in the United States during the Federal period. The spoon's simple, yet elegant design, is characteristic of the period. The signature of the maker "D Vinton" on the back of the spoon, offers crucial information about the artifact.