This listing is for a lovely S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver small berry spoon in the beautiful REPOUSSE pattern issued in 1828. No monograms. This lovely silver spoon is decorated with an elegant all-over chased floral design on handle and stem and the bowl has a chased fruit and berry design in high relief. Marked "S. Kirk & Son, Sterling".
Measure 5 1/4" long with the bowl being and 2" wide. Weighs 30 grams.
The silver is in excellent condition with no damage or noted flaws.
The iconic "Repousse" pattern by S. Kirk & Son made its debut in 1828 making it the oldest Sterling Silver pattern produced in the United States where its remained to this day as one of the most popular patterns ever created. To create this pattern, the Philadelphia trained silversmith Samuel Kirk revived an ancient technique known as "repousse" to create an embossed design that is both versatile and instantly recognized.