Caddy spoon 1809 - 1810

This silver caddy spoon, created by Wardell & Kempson between 1809 and 1810, is a beautiful example of early 19th-century silverware. The spoon features a delicate floral design etched into the handle and a shell-shaped bowl, a common motif for this type of utensil. The spoon was intended for scooping loose tea leaves from a caddy, a small container for storing tea. The piece is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.