Fine Gorham 'Versailles' Old Style Sterling Silver Ice Cream Spoon
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$45.00 One only available.
At 6" long and weighing 1.0 T. oz., this example of Gorham's Versailles pattern is an early issue, old style, ice cream spoon, marked "Copyrighted," "lion, anchor, G," and "Sterling" on the backside.
Its distinguishing feature is the shell bowl with scalloped edges and a ribbed interior. This is finished in a matte gold on the front except for the heel, which along with the entire backside, has a bright gold surface.
The figure on this multi-motif line is a cherub holding a lyre or other stringed instrument.
The reserve on the handle reverse is engraved "Allen." in script.
In remarkably fine condition, this retains a degree of pattern detail that is rare to find on Versailles, given the pattern's susceptibility to polishing wear. The silver possesses a soft gray finish. The bowl is without bends, dents, or scuff although there is a bit of wear to the gold wash, more so on the bowl back than the front.
