Two Tennessee coin silver spoons by Elijah M. Ringo (working Fayetteville, Lincoln County, 1824-1850, ref. "Tennessee Silversmiths" by Benjamin H. Caldwell Jr., page 146). 1st item: one tablespoon or serving spoon with unusual notched fiddle pattern handle, marked EMR in serrated rectangle, monogrammed H.E.R., 8-3/4"L. 2nd item: one fiddle pattern tea or coffee spoon marked E.M. Ringo in rectangle, monogrammed ALC, 5-1/8"L, 1.98 oz troy combined weight. Provenance: the collection of John Montague, Memphis, Tenn. CONDITION: Tablespoon exhibits loss to end and some dents, Teaspoon is damaged at both ends (possibly by a dishwasher).