Japonesque sterling silver spoon. Made by George W. Shiebler & Co. in New York, ca 1885. Tapering stem and round terminal; front hand-hammered and applied with a bug and bit of bamboo. Oval bowl. Back plain. Fully marked including maker's and retailer's (Theodore B. Starr) stamps. Dimensions: H 6 3/8 x W 1 3/8 in.;

With: Victorian sterling silver spoon. Made by same, ca 1891. Cast terminal in form of leafing nutmeg on stem. Back plain with engraved 3-letter script monogram. Ovoid bowl nubby and irregular with gilt wash. Fully marked including maker's and unidentified retailer's ("H. S. & Co.") stamps, and phrase "Pat. Mar. 9 '91.". Dimensions: H 4 3/8 x W 7/8 in.

Total weight: 1.6 troy ounces. #BZ630