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Found this 9 inch long spoon at the dump today. It is a very rare spoon made by an early American silver smith named William Thompson who operated his workshop at 399 Broadway, New York City from 1809-1845.
The spoon is 98 grams and is stamped with William's maker mark "W. Thompson". It is made out of the equivalent weight of about 4 American silver Dollars and is 90% silver in purity. It is in the Fiddle Thread pattern which was popular in the late 18th century and early half of the 19th century prior to the Civil War.
William Thompson is best known in history when he was commissioned to make a silver tea service by the City of New York for the American Privateer Captain Samuel Reid for his gallant bravery at the battle of Fayal in September of 1814. Capt. Reid received many honors and was a popular naval hero as his actions at the port of Fayal saved his crew from British attack while under his command he sunk two British boats, captured two others, and killed 36 British crew including one of their commanders. Captain Reid received the Medal of Honor, a gold sword, and the silver tea service as thanks for his service in the War of 1812. The sword is in the Metropolitan Museum and the tea service can be seen on display in the Museum of the City of New York.
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The spoon is 98 grams and is stamped with William's maker mark "W. Thompson". It is made out of the equivalent weight of about 4 American silver Dollars and is 90% silver in purity. It is in the Fiddle Thread pattern which was popular in the late 18th century and early half of the 19th century prior to the Civil War.
William Thompson is best known in history when he was commissioned to make a silver tea service by the City of New York for the American Privateer Captain Samuel Reid for his gallant bravery at the battle of Fayal in September of 1814. Capt. Reid received many honors and was a popular naval hero as his actions at the port of Fayal saved his crew from British attack while under his command he sunk two British boats, captured two others, and killed 36 British crew including one of their commanders. Captain Reid received the Medal of Honor, a gold sword, and the silver tea service as thanks for his service in the War of 1812. The sword is in the Metropolitan Museum and the tea service can be seen on display in the Museum of the City of New York.
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