Serving Spoon 1725 - 1750

This is a silver serving spoon crafted by Jonathan Clarke between 1725 and 1750. It is a simple yet elegant example of 18th-century American silver. The spoon’s elongated oval bowl and slender handle demonstrate the refined taste of the period. While serving spoons were essential tools for dining, this particular piece was likely intended for use in a wealthy household. The spoon is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.