Presented is a miscellaneous group of 12 American sterling silver teaspoons. All the spoons are by renowned American makers like Gorham, Reed & Barton, etc. The spoons are therefore in different patterns, so this is a fun set with a lot of variety to it. The spoons are all pretty close in size. All but two of the spoons have monograms of LB or Laura. Good quality pieces, clean and in great shape.
The set consists of: 2 Gorham sterling silver spoons--5 3/4 inches long. Luxembourg pattern. One monogrammed LB. One monogrammed Laura on the front, 1895 on the back. 2 Gorham sterling silver spoons--5 3/4 inches long. Buttercup pattern. Both monogrammed LB. 1 Gorham sterling silver spoon--5 3/4 inches long. Strasbourg pattern. Monogrammed LB. 1 Gorham sterling silver spoon--5 7/8 inches long. English Gadroon pattern. Monogrammed CS from LA. 1 Gorham sterling silver spoon--5 3/4 inches long. Imperial Chrysanthemum pattern. Monogrammed LB. 1 Frank Smith sterling silver spoon--5 1/2 inches long. Colbert pattern. Monogrammed Laura on the front, dated 96 for 1896 on the back. Retail mark for H.J. Howe. 1 Wallace sterling silver spoon--5 3/4 inches long. Waverly pattern. Monogrammed Laura on the front, patent date 1892 on the back. 1 Frank Whiting sterling silver spoon--5 7/8 inches long. Damascus pattern. Monogrammed Laura on the front, patent date 1894 on the back. 1 Reed & Barton sterling silver spoon--5 3/4 inches long. La Reine pattern. Monogrammed Laura on the front and 1896 on the back. Retail mark for C.E. Eager. 1 Watson sterling silver spoon--5 1/2 inches long. Possibly Fruit Series. Monogrammed 1883 on the back. Monogrammed Pasadena Cal on bowl.
The spoons are in great condition. The designs on the handles are nice and crisp. There are no splits, no breaks, no dents, no monogram removals, and no repairs.
The total weight for the set is 299 grams or 10.6 regular ounces. -jm
