Rare Solid Silver Mid-19th Century Italian Tspn from Naples, 1832-72

Offered is a nice heavy mid-19th Century solid silver spoon from Naples, Italy, dating by the assay mark to between 1832 and 1872. The maker's mark is faint but is either C.B....?, C. R.....?, G.B....? or G.R......? This piece is in the fiddle and shell pattern, and has a period engraved monogram of VT. It measures just five inches long, but weighs a substantial 24 grams. Condition is good overall, with some modest tip wear and some small scratches to the back of the bowl. It is perhaps unsurprising, but antique Italian silver rarely appears in the United States. All in all a nice piece for display or for everyday use!