Gorham 'Medallion' Sterling Silver Shell Bowl Sugar Spoon

Outstanding among the various Medallion patterns produced during the 1860s, Gorham's version was the one chosen by Tiffany & Co. to offer under its retail banner.

This factor may explain the reason why it was more often than not made to a sterling silver standard, which Tiffany required, versus the typical coin of the period.

This 5 7/8" long, .8 T. oz., sugar spoon mirrors this practice. It is marked with a "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Pat. 1864," "Gorham & Co.," and "Sterling" on the otherwise plain handle back.

A multi-portraiture line with figures drawn from classical mythology, this features a right-facing, youthful looking, helmeted warrior, likely Mars (Ares).

The bowl is shell form and finished in a bright gold wash on the interior.

Never monogrammed, this is in excellent estate condition. The figure retains clear detail, there are no dents or nicks in the bowl which has a slight bit of polishing loss of the gold, and the finish is bright and even.