Of interest to collectors in a variety of categories from early photography daguerreotype plates & cases to mid-19th century lighting and silver plate tableware as well as the medical enthusiast, this 19th century dosage spoon is a product of the versatile Waterbury, Conn. manufacturer Holmes, Booth & Hayden. Best described here by our illustrations, this silver plate, graduated dosage spoon measures approximately 9 inches in length and remains in untouched and excellent condition with an attractive age patina and is boldly marked Holmes Booth & Haydens Pat. 1885 . Founded in 1853 as a manufacturer of photograph cases, lens, daguerreotype silver plates, and other photographic apparatus, the firm name quickly became associated with the 18th century manufacture of oil lamps and lanterns as well as a variety of silver plate tableware. Produced in limited quantity in comparison to their other products, this piece will be a welcome find in a number of categories. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! COLOR=#0000FF>