Duhme 'No. 1' Mid 19th Century Large Weighty Coin Silver Serving Spoon

The dominant silver house in Cincinnati from the mid 19th century onward, Duhme's first line pattern, No. 1, followed after the broad, fiddle shaped, handle design characteristic of the Ohio River Valley of the period.

The pattern had variants or close parallels, of which this 9 1/8" long, 1.9 T. oz., coin silver table serving spoon is one.

It has a plain, chamfered edge, shank (vs. twist handle on other versions), a knob end, and very high, pointed and beveled edge, shoulders off the bowl.

The handle is bordered by delicate wriggle work engraving on the margins, front and back sides, along with a lined leaf with other detail motif on the front.

There is a handsome, feathered script, "A.W.F." monogram set sideways on the handle obverse.

A particularly appealing rendition of this benchmark design, this piece is, addedly, in impeccable condition. There is no visible wear and the engraving remains crisp and well-defined. The bowl is free of bends or dents and the finish possesses a rich patina.

It is stamped "Duhme & Co." on the reverse.