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1767 Philip Syng Sr of Philadelphia Silver Picture Back Teaspoon

$2,000.00
A scarce 1767 solid silver picture back tablespoon made by Irish born American, Philip Syng, Sr. of Philadelphia. This spoon has all the classic characteristics, and is clearly marked with Syng's cursive 'PS' in a fitted cartouche [Reference: Winterthur]. A nice heavy gauge spoon with upturned terminal and distinct mid-rib. Condition is outstanding with wear to the scallop on the reverse. A scarce and exceedingly rare piece. Also engraved with the owner's mark of 'W/S:A 1767' and then later, 'Paul 1872'. Syng's work is collected by many major museums. Syng made the inkstand used at the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1752. Weight: 57 grams Length: 8"
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A scarce 1767 solid silver picture back tablespoon made by Irish born American, Philip Syng, Sr. of Philadelphia. This spoon has all the classic characteristics, and is clearly marked with Syng's cursive 'PS' in a fitted cartouche [Reference: Winterthur]. A nice heavy gauge spoon with upturned terminal and distinct mid-rib. Condition is outstanding with wear to the scallop on the reverse. A scarce and exceedingly rare piece. Also engraved with the owner's mark of 'W/S:A 1767' and then later, 'Paul 1872'. Syng's work is collected by many major museums. Syng made the inkstand used at the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1752. Weight: 57 grams Length: 8"
A scarce 1767 solid silver picture back tablespoon made by Irish born American, Philip Syng, Sr. of Philadelphia. This spoon has all the classic characteristics, and is clearly marked with Syng's cursive 'PS' in a fitted cartouche [Reference: Winterthur]. A nice heavy gauge spoon with upturned terminal and distinct mid-rib. Condition is outstanding with wear to the scallop on the reverse. A scarce and exceedingly rare piece. Also engraved with the owner's mark of 'W/S:A 1767' and then later, 'Paul 1872'. Syng's work is collected by many major museums. Syng made the inkstand used at the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1752. Weight: 57 grams Length: 8"