American Sterling Silver Berry and Fruit Serving Spoon from Shreve & Co.

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A fine antique american sterling silver berry and fruit serving spoon by the renowned luxury silversmith and jeweller shreve & … Read more A fine antique american sterling silver berry and fruit serving spoon by the renowned luxury silversmith and jeweller shreve & co., dating to the early 20th century. ㅤ crafted in solid sterling silver, the spoon was specifically designed for the elegant presentation and serving of fruit, berries and desserts at the formal dining table. Its specialised form reflects the extensive variety of serving utensils created for sophisticated american dining during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. ㅤ the generous serving bowl provides both practicality and decorative presence, while the elegantly formed handle gives the piece a beautifully balanced appearance. The polished sterling silver surface highlights the quality of the workmanship and the natural brilliance of the precious metal. ㅤ shreve & co. Is one of the historic names associated with american luxury silver and jewellery, particularly connected with san francisco and the development of fine american decorative arts. The maker attribution adds considerable interest for collectors of identifiable american silver. ㅤ a refined and highly usable piece of antique table silver, equally suitable for serving fruit and desserts or displayed as part of a collection of historic american flatware. Maker: shreve & co. Origin: united states date: circa 1900–1940 period: early 20th century style: american traditional material: solid sterling silver type: berry / fruit serving spoon marked ; sterling maker's mark for ; streve & co. ( of san francisco ) dimensions ; length 229 mm bowl 95 x 74 mm width of the terminal 23 mm net weight of the silver content ; 94.2 grams See less