ITEM: Antique WHITING MANUFACTURING CO. Solid Sterling Silver BEAD 1880 PATTERN Shell Dotted Bead Design Sugar Serving Spoon

DESCRIPTION: Nice serving spoon in the 'Bead' pattern made by Whiting Manufacturing Co. out of New York in the late 1800's. It has a bend to it and a scalloped design on the bowl which would suggest some type of serving spoon like a sugar, cream or salt spoon would be my guess. The item is signed/marked on back "Sterling" and also says "Pat. appd for" with a W Lion mark which is for the Whiting Manufacturing Company maker mark. Also, I like that there are no initials/monograms on the spoon. This would make a great display piece, add to set or collection, resell in your shop, invest, melt/scrap for sterling, wonderful gift, or use it of course! 

MEASUREMENTS: Approx. 5" length by 1 1/2" across

WEIGHT: 16.64 Grams Total

CONDITION: Good pre-owned condition. Perhaps some light surface marks, wear, scratches/scuffs, patina, aging/tarnishing to metal and general wear and imperfections from age and prior use. Please see ALL photos for details on item and condition. I sell items the way I find them and suggest all items be cleaned, dusted, polished, buffed, etc.

PAYMENT:  I accept THE PAYMENT TYPES FOR EBAY WHICH INCLUDE CREDIT CARDS, APPLE PAY AND PAYPAL. The item must be paid for within 4 days or I will cancel the transaction and an unpaid item case will be credited to your account. If you need more time for any reason just contact me and let me know what is going on. 

SHIPPING: Will ship to USA only. NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AT THIS TIME SORRY. If you are outside the US the order/bid will be cancelled immediately. Will combine shipping for multiple purchased items so please wait for my invoice before checkout. I ship USPS PRIORITY or FIRST CLASS MAIL depending on size of item. INSURANCE is included in the shipping costs. I ship through eBay so will only ship to address on the purchaser account. Will ship within Two Business Days although in most cases it will ship the next day. I upload all tracking information so you can watch the item in transit. I use bubble wrap and ship items as if I was sending them to myself with care. I am located in Boise, IDAHO.

RETURNS: Due to the nature of items that I sell I have a NO RETURN POLICY. Please check detailed description and see all photos before purchasing or bidding on an item. Also, ask any questions you may have ahead of time. I do my best to describe things accurately and upload many photos from many different perspectives to show and highlight the item for what it is. I would only consider a return if I grossly misrepresented the item of sent the wrong thing. Please keep in mind in most cases I am selling a vintage/antique item that has patina and some type of condition issues. If you are looking for new modern throw away junk with free shipping and returns please shop on Amazon. 

BUY IT NOW Vs. AUCTION: I do both but if an item is an auction it will stay that way so please do not ask what the BIN is for an auction. I like to give everyone a fair shot at getting the item. If an item is a BUY IT NOW please send your best offer in the worst that can happen is a counter offer. I am on here to sell items and make people happy I am not trying to be an over priced crazy person :) so please let me know what you think is a fair price if I am too high on something.

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