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William Gale & Son "Leaf" 1858 Coin Silver Table Serving Spoon

William Gale & Son "Leaf" 1858 Coin Silver Table Serving Spoon
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$42.00

A popular 1850s design, the leaf form on this 8 5/8" long, 1.9 T. oz., coin silver spoon was made by several makers with slight variation, including William Gale & Son who produced this piece, Gorham whose pattern was named "Josephine," and Henry Hebbard.

The leaf appears on the handle end front and back sides, in elaborated manner on the reverse heel of the bowl, and in smaller stylized form on the front join with the bowl.

There is an anthemion-like detail on both sides of the handle tip and an Old English "A.E.T." monogram engraved sideways on the front.

In very good condition, this is free of polishing wear and has a warm, even, finish, showing only light surface scratches consistent with age. The bowl is without dents or bends, although there is a very slight bit of tip wear.

Marks are the Gale three part emblem marked "W.G&S," and with the date "1858," plus separately "W.G & S."

Note, William gale adopted a sterling standard much earlier than other makers, so while not so marked, these could be sterling rather than coin.

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