Baltimore Sterling Silver Co Teaspoon Figural Cherub Ornate Scroll Work - Etched "Buffalo '93"
The spoon is marked "STERLING 627" and bears a hallmark at the back of the handle. The hallmark appears to be the intertwined "B S C" mark, which is the maker's mark for the Baltimore Sterling Silver Company (also known as Baltimore Sterling Silver Manufacturing Company). This company was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is known for producing ornate sterling souvenir spoons, often with figural handles and intricate designs. The "STERLING" mark confirms the spoon is made of sterling silver, and the number "627" is likely a pattern or inventory number used by the manufacturer.
The spoon features an ornate, figural handle with a cherub or putto amid scrollwork, a common motif in late Victorian and Art Nouveau sterling souvenir spoons. While the exact pattern name is not specified in the visible marks, this style is typically referred to as a "Cherub" or "Putto" Figural Pattern. Such spoons were popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s, often produced as collectible souvenirs. The elaborate openwork and cherub design are hallmarks of the Art Nouveau influence, and the engraved monogram in the bowl further suggests it was intended as a personalized gift or keepsake.
Preowned with light scratching.
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