Whiting 'Arabesque' Sterling Silver Preserve Spoon with Engraved Bowl

Measuring 7 1/2" long and weighing approximately 1.3 T. oz., this item is a preserve or jelly spoon.

The pattern is Whiting's Arabesque, which is rooted in Moorish design and was produced during the Renaissance Revival period of the 1870s. The primary feature is a standing griffin with widespread wings surrounded by traditional arabesque detailing.

There is a disk-shaped reserve area on the handle front, which in this instance has never been monogrammed.

The bowl is plum shaped, with a central vee in the base, a lip edge, and is engraved in the base in a leaf and scroll design set against a satin matte background.

In very fine condition, this shows only faint polishing wear on the high points of the feathers on the griffin's chest. The bowl is free of dents, bends, or burrs, and the overall finish is warm and even.

Marks are Whiting's "lion and W" emblem, "Sterling," and "Pat. 1875."