Ice Cream Slicer and 10 Ice Cream Spoons 1858 - 1870

This set of silverware, consisting of an ice cream slicer and ten spoons, was created between 1858 and 1870 by the silversmiths Kidney, Cann & Johnson. The set is composed of sterling silver and features ornate decoration. The ice cream slicer features an engraved design on the back, while the spoons are adorned with a profile bust of a female figure on their handles. This exquisite set, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, exemplifies the craftsmanship and artistry of 19th-century American silverwork.