The first a spoon with rectangular punch of John Vogler, period monogram "EW" to recto, circa 1810 (8 3/4 in.); the second a teaspoon with with rectangular punch of John Vogler, period monogram "WLH" to recto, circa 1830 (5 3/4 in.); and the third a teaspoon with rectangular punch of Elias Alexander Vogler, period monogram "WSH," mid-19th century (5 1/2 in.).

2.405 total troy oz.

John Vogler (1783-1881) learned the craft of silversmithing from his uncle, Christoph Vogler (1765-1827), and other Moravian silversmiths. A talented and versatile metalsmith and businessman, Vogler's business was located in Old Salem where he crafted a variety of objects including watches and clocks, spoons, ladles, as well as various surveyors' tools and implements he supplied to the Moravian congregation.

Elias Alexander Vogler (1825-1876) was the son of John Vogler and Christina Vogler nee Spach. He was best known as a merchant, but also served the town of Salem as an artist, justice of the peace, mayor, surveyor and architect.

Good estate condition.