c. 1840 Set of 6 American Coin Silver Teaspoons, N. Roth Utica, NY w/ Orig. Box

A wonderful American Coin Silver set of 6 teaspoons with the original box.  Each spoon is monogrammed on the handle "MEP", and are of a lovely fiddle shape.  The back of each spoon is marked "Pure Coin" "N. Roth-Utica" and "NY". Nelson Roth was a jeweler and silversmith in Utica, New York from 1837-1853  These 6 spoons are set in the original brown leather box, with two swinging clasps to  close the box. The inside is lined with blue silk.The underside of the lid reads  Wendell & Hyman Chicago Illinois.  Charles Wendell and Sigmund Hyman were jewelers and retailers in Chicago, IL. 1866-1875 Along with this set are two pieces of provenance from the original owner.  The first reads: To Ann  A Merry Xmas, from Pilla (?) Reynolds - Dec - 25 - 1936 The second paper reads: "Dear Ann, These were mother's wedding teaspoons - in original case - April 11th 1871 She wanted you to have them - so with her love they arrive as a Xmas greeting - in this her first Xmas in a land of peace, health