John Kearns Sterling Silver Tablespoon Dublin 1808

Up for auction is this fine and extremely rare Irish Sterling silver tablespoon found in a local collection. Spoon is crafted from heavy gauge Sterling silver (weight on my postal scales is 2 1/2 ounces of the precious alloy) and measures 9 1/4" long x 2" wide). Spoon is marked with a complete set of IRISH hallmarks for Dublin 1808 + maker's mark JK. Sports the period engraving of  monogram of the letters EK in conjoined feathered scroll.  Found  in good condition. Sports no areas of unsightly damage or repairs. Just light surface scratches, tarnish and small / minute nicks / dents to bowl commensurate with age and gentle use. Offered for a low opening bid and no reserve. Thank you.

I HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE CONDITION OF ITEM AS DETAILED AND ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE. SOMETIMES HUMAN ERRORS OCCUR AND I ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE REGARDING ANY OF MY AUCTIONS. I WILL APPRECIATE PAYMENT TO BE SENT NO LATER THAN 10 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE END OF AN AUCTION; OTHERWISE IT WILL BE MY PREROGATIVE TO RE-LIST ITEM OR DISPOSE OF IT TO THE BEST OF MY INTEREST. I WILL REFUND YOUR MONEY IN THOSE CASES AN ITEM HAS UNWILLINGLY BEEN MISREPRESENTED AND PROVIDED ITEM IS SENT BACK TO ME IN THE SAME CONDITION I MAILED IT NOT LATER THAN 7 BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY CORRESPONDING TAX ON THEIR PURCHASES. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS, PLEASE DO NOT ASK OR EXPECT US TO MISREPRESENT AN ITEM OR ITS VALUE WHEN FILLING OUT A CUSTOMS FORM. DOING THIS IS AGAINST THE LAW AND MAY BE PROSECUTED AS A FEDERAL OFFENSE. IF AT THE END OF THIS TRANSACTION YOU ARE PLEASED WITH ITS OUTCOME, YOUR POSITIVE FEEDBACK WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED AND RETURNED IN KIND. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND HAPPY BIDDINGS.