Duhme & Co. "Tipt" Sterling Silver Sugar Spoon Engr'd. "Belmer"

Marked "Sterling," "925/1000 in a shield," and "Duhme Co.," this 6 1/8" long, approximately 1.0 T. oz. spoon has Cincinnati origins and associations.

It has a Tipt handle with straight sides and rounded shoulders off the bowl. This departs from the pronounced Fiddle shape with angular shoulders typical of 19th century Ohio River Valley silver design.

The shell bowl is also something of its own form, with an undulating edge and a raised central vee extending from the handle into the base.

The name "Belmer" is engraved in script set sideways on the handle front.

While the specific provenance of this is lost, this name is represented in the history of Cincinnati through the "Belmer Machine Tool Company," and it is not unreasonable to speculate about a connection between that company's founders and the name on this.

It remains in outstanding condition, free of any wear or damage. The bowl is absent dents, bends, or cracks and shows an especially fine, bright finish.