A sterling silver shell spoon/sugar spoon.
Seashell-form bowl, stem made of thick round wire,
terminal bent into a ring, please see photos.

Hallmarked to the stem:
"Lion, Anchor, G" - an old trademark for Gorham Mfg.
"Sterling" for .925/1000 silver purity;
numerals "23" for pattern.

Made by Gorham Mfg., ca.1885
    
Approx.: Length: 5-1/8in.  (130mm.)
              Terminal Ring Diameter: 3/4in.  (20mm.)
              Bowl (crosswise): 1-5/8in. x 1-3/16in.  (40mm. x 30mm.)
              Weight: 0.56 troy oz.  (17.3 gr.)

Spots you are seeing on the photos,
are reflections of a camera and other objects.

Commensurate with age, the condition is excellent.

Clean, free of dings, dents and blemishes.

Rare for its pattern and overall condition.

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