Gorham Kings I Sterling Silver Sugar Spoon

Kings I was, as the name implies, the first of a series of Kings and Queens designs that Gorham produced. It is perhaps the simplest of the lineage, and the most idiomatically American, i.e. more adaptive than straight forwardly imitative. This sterling sugar spoon is 6 1/8" long and solid weight. The bowl form is a intricate, with a textured and engraved base that has a matte finish. It is monogrammed "Laura" on the front, and marked with the Gorham lion, anchor, G, Pat. 76, and Sterling on the reverse. The condition is excellent. Pattern detail remains well-defined. The bowl is well-shaped and free of dings, dents or burrs.