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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