A sterling silver nut scoop/serving spoon in No.412 pattern. Wide bowl decorated with embossed scrolls. Short and wide handle decorated with relief foliage. Light gold washed bowl. Satin/Butler's finish.
Figural cartouche engraved with script Gothic "F"
Marked on the underside: "Lion, Anchor, G" frameless old trademark for Gorham Mfg. Co.; "Sterling" for .925/1000 silver purity; number "412" for pattern.
Made in Providence, R.I., ca. 1880's.-1890's.
Approx.: Length: 5-1/8in. (130mm.) Bowl (crosswise): 2-3/4in. x 2in. (70mm. x 50mm.) Weight: 1.48 troy oz. (46 gr.)
Spots you are seeing on the photos, are reflections of a camera and other objects.
Commensurate with age, the condition is excellent.
Rare for its image/pattern and overall condition.
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