Gorham 'Florentine' Elaborate Large Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
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$145.00
Replete with imagery, Florentine is one of the most fulsome designs Gorham produced in the early 20th century.
It features a bearded figure at the handle end, a pedestal urn laden with fruit midway up the handle, and an array of other fruit and acanthus leaf detail overall.
This example is a 9" long, very heavy at 4.3 T. oz., serving spoon (berry, vegetable, or salad).
The bowl is large, 3 5/8" long by 2 7/8" at the widest, has decorated flange shoulders, and retains traces of an original gold wash.
There is a script "EKW" on the handle front.
It is in very good estate condition, absent polishing wear and having a fine finish. The bowl remains well-shaped and is free of dents or bends. The interior shows light surface scratches, consistent with normal use.
Marks are Gorham's "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," and "Pat. 1901."
