While its historic provenance as to origin has been lost in time, this Pat. 1861 marked, Booth monogramed coin silver tablespoon will brighten up any quality Civil War period grouping and will be sure to foster lots of speculation. Bearing the period engraved sir name of the infamous Abraham Lincoln assassin, John Wilkes Booth, this Gorham & Co., Cottage Pattern coin silver spoon measures 6 ¾ inches in length, weighs 35.3 grams and remains in pleasing condition. 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!