Table Spoon 1740 - 1760

This silver table spoon, crafted by William Cowell Jr. between 1740 and 1760, is a fine example of early American silversmithing. The spoon features a simple yet elegant design, with a gently curved bowl and a long, slender handle. This piece, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, embodies the understated grace and practicality of 18th-century American craftsmanship. It is an excellent example of functional art, a style that emphasized the beauty of everyday objects.