c1890 Art Nouveau Flower Fern Sterling Silver Large Bowl B Mono Serving Piece

Presented is an antique, sterling silver serving piece made by the Whiting Manufacturing Company during the late 1800s. This Art Nouveau style piece has a lovely flower at the top of its twist form handle and there is a fern leaf accent on the bowl portion. There is a monogram of the letter B done in Gothic script on the front of the handle. 

The back  is marked for Whiting and sterling silver purity.

This piece is in great condition, especially for its age. The designs are crisp. There is some surface wear commensurate with age and use, but no dents, no damages and no repairs. 

Length: 5 3/4 inches.

Weight: 27 grams.