Berry Spoon Open Work Bowl Handle Floral Scroll Sterling Silver 1885

American sterling silver floral and scroll berry spoon with an open work handle and bowl, made for J.E.Caldwell of Philadelphia, c.1885. This ornate serving spoon has a cast, chased open work handle and a repousse bowl with solid surface monogrammed, in ornate, period script LDR. This elegant spoon is 8 3/4" long and weighs 80 grams or 2.6 ozs. Troy. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.