An early 19^th century American Southern silver tablespoon, Natchez, Mississippi circa 1830 by Thomas Chester Coit (1 Nov 1791 - 28 Feb 1841)

Fiddle pattern, engraved to the terminal with an initial P in flourished cursive script. Marked to the reverse T.C.COIT.

Length – 23.9 cm / 9.35 inches

Weight – 72 grams / 2.31 ozt

Thomas Chester Coit worked in Connecticut beginning in 1812, and then worked in Natchez, Mississippi from 1826 until 1835.

A mustard pot dated 1835 by this maker was sold Christie’s 17 Jan 2008, lot 149 ($6000 incl. prem)

A beaker by this maker was sold Case Auctions 23^rd January 2017, lot 144 ($9176 incl. prem)