This spoon is German, which does not necessarily mean that it was made within the borders of present day Germany, or even of Imperial Germany. German, in this context, is more of an ethnic, linguistic and cultural label. The chances are that the German locality where this spoon originated it no longer German. Because many borders have been redrawn, and many ethnic enclaves have been eradicated, since this spoon was made. And it bears mentioning, that the Germans were, by no means, the only people adversely affected. But getting back to the spoon: The zigzag line is called a “Tremolierstrich” and the "11 Loth" mark indicates that it is 11 / 16 or 687.5 / 1000 parts silver. For reference, sterling is 925 / 1000 and coin silver is nominally 900 / 1000 - but actually has no set standard. The style indicates that it was made in north or central Europe, probably sometime between the 1850s and the 1880s. The most common standards are 12 Loth (750) and 13 Loth (812.5), so the 11 Loth marking may narrow down the possibilities. But, as far as I know, it is not indicative in the way that, for example, 13 1/4 Lot (828) is typically Norwegian. I did not see a maker's mark or a town mark, but that is not unusual for silver flatware of this sort and from this period. Information provided by eBay user point-device.
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