Tea Spoon 1810

"Tea Spoon" is a silver teaspoon made in 1810 by the American silversmiths Browne and Seal. It features an oval bowl and a simple, elegant handle with an engraved monogram. This small but significant piece of tableware is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and it provides a glimpse into the craftsmanship and domestic life of early America. The spoon exemplifies the understated elegance of early American silver and its enduring value.