N. Harding 'Olive' Pure Coin Silver Shell Bowl Jelly Spoon
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$44.00
Measuring 6 7/8" long, and weighing 1.16 T. oz., this piece is stamped "N. Harding & Co." for the mid 19th century Boston firm established by Newell Harding. It is also marked "Pure Coin," which was a standard designation largely used in the New England.
It is a double die struck Olive pattern, meaning the design appears on both sides of the arched and upturned handle.
A jelly or preserve spoon, it has a generously sized, 2 1/4" by 1 1/2" at the widest, shell bowl with scalloped edges.
In very good condition, this retains excellent pattern detail and has a bright finish. The bowl is without dents, bends, or breaks. The handle front has never been monogrammed, while slight waviness to the surface of the open area of the design on the backside suggests a monogram removal. This is non-intrusive.
