Spoon 1797 - 1800

This simple silver spoon, crafted by John Burger between 1797 and 1800, exemplifies early American silversmithing. The spoon's elegant oval bowl and slender handle with a decorative border are hallmarks of the Federal period, reflecting the neoclassical tastes of the time. The spoon is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, a testament to its enduring historical and artistic significance.