Tea Spoon 1772 - 1775

"Tea Spoon" is a silver spoon created by American silversmith Joseph Edwards Jr. between 1772 and 1775. The spoon features a simple oval bowl and a handle that is decorated with a rope pattern. This example of American silversmithing is a part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City, highlighting the craftsmanship of the colonial era. The spoon is small, measuring only 5 inches in length.