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## Item Specifics
* **Age:** 1851–1856 (Pre-Civil War)
* **Maker:** W.M. Root & Brother (Washington McDonough Root & Laurens M. Root)
* **Origin:** Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
* **Composition:** Coin Silver (900/1000 Pure Silver)
* **Pattern:** Fiddle with Flared Shoulders
* **Monogram:** Hand-engraved period script \"H.W.C.\"
* **Weight:** 22 grams (approx. 0.71 ozt / 0.63 troy oz pure silver content)
* **Length:** Approx. 7 1/2 inches---## Description
Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible **mid-19th-century American coin silver spoon** crafted by the renowned Massachusetts silversmiths **W.M. Root & Brother**. This historic partnership operated in Pittsfield, MA between **1851 and 1856**, making this piece roughly 170 years old.The back of the handle features exceptionally crisp, deeply struck hallmarks, including:
* **\"PITTSFIELD\"** location stamp near the bowl transition.
* **\"W.M. ROOT & BROTHER\"** maker name.
* The traditional Root **\"P\"** and **\"Star/Rosette\"** pseudo-hallmarks.The front terminal is elegantly personalized with an authentic, period-correct hand-engraved script monogram reading **\"H.W.C.\"**### Condition
Excellent antique condition with light, honest wear consistent with an estate piece of this age. No major dents, deep gouges, or severe pitting. The bowl tip shows minor uniform wear from use but remains in great shape. **Note to Collectors:** This item features its original historic patina and has **not** been aggressively machine-polished or dipped in harsh chemicals, preserving its beautiful antique luster. *Please review all high-resolution photos for exact condition details and scale measurements.*
