Presented is a stunning English sterling silver gilded spoon with Greco-Roman high relief details. The front of the handle displays a woman who appears deep in thought. There are two cherubs above her and a pebble finish in the background. The back of the handle shows an open cartouche that has never been monogrammed. Below is the face of an Etruscan/ bearded man. The underside of the spoon's bowl shows another woman, sitting playing a lyre. These details are impressive as they show facial expression and the movement of fabric quite well.
The piece is marked with English hallmarks: the lion passant for sterling silver, the leopard's head for London, the duty mark of Queen Victoria, and a date letter "S" representing 1873. The handle is also marked with a maker's mark, GA, for George Adams.
This piece is in excellent condition. The pattern details are crisp, especially considering age and material. There is minimal wear to the gold wash, mostly just on the high points. There are no monograms, no monogram removals, no breaks, and no repairs.
