Spoon 1770 - 1800

"Spoon," an example of American silversmithing, was crafted by Loring Bailey between 1770 and 1800. This piece, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcases the simple yet elegant design characteristic of the period. The spoon's oval bowl and slender handle display the refined aesthetic favored by the wealthy class of the late 18th century. Bailey's skill as a silversmith is evident in the smooth, polished surface of the spoon, which reflects light in a manner typical of early American metalwork.