A sterling silver serving spoon in a Lily pattern
which was designed by Charles Osborne.
Beautifully decorated with deep relief flowers on both sides.
Scalloped-form wide and deep bowl.
Please view and inspect all the photos.
Monogrammed with engraved script "TSC"
Marked to the underside:
"Pat. 1902" - the year of the patent;
"R'd 1902" - registered;
"Lion passant" with "W" into a shield - trademark for Whiting;
"Sterling" for .925/1000 silver purity.
Made by Whiting Mfg. Co., N.Y. New York, ca.1902
Pictures will tell you more.
Approx.: Length: 9-1/8in. (233mm.)
Bowl (crosswise): 3-3/4in. x 3-3/16in. (95mm. x 81mm.)
Bowl Depth: 3/4in. (19mm.)
Weight: 3.90 troy oz. (121.3 gr.)
Thick-walled, heavy for it size.
Tiny ding to its bowl, see photo with red arrow.
Minor/light scratches showing use and age.
Commensurate with age, the condition is very good.
Dark spots you are seeing on the photos,
are reflection of a camera and other objects.
Rare for its image and overall condition.
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