W S Smith 'Fiddle Thread' Coin Silver Shell Bowl Preserve Spoon
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This preserve or jelly spoon measures 6 7/8" long and weighs 1.0 T. oz.
It is a mid 19th century, coin silver, piece in a French Thread aka Fiddle Thread pattern.
The 2 1/4" bowl is shell form with a scalloped and notched edge and high, rounded, shoulders at the join with the handle.
Never monogrammed, it is in excellent condition, absent polishing wear, free of dents, bends, or tears in the bowl, and with a pleasing patina. There are light surface scratches consistent with age.
It is marked "W S Smith" on the handle backside. Likely the retailer, this particular Smith does not seem to be documented in any of the standard references. The piece has been tested for purity.
