Sterling silver sugar spoon with shell bowl, in the Lotus pattern. The spoon weighs .88 troy oz. and measures 6 1/2 inches long and 1 1/4 inches across the bowl. Marked on the back of the handle with the retailer "Marsh" and "Sterling". The Gorham mark is not on the piece. There are numerous pinprick dings on the back of the bowl and tiny black spots on both sides of the bowl (see photos), otherwise in good antique condition.
Here is some information from 510green dolphin - Thank you!
This
is actually Whiting's Lotus pattern. Whiting's Lotus has five fronds
and Gorham's lotus has three. There are other differences as well but
they can be subtle. The two patterns' serving pieces vary greatly in
style. Hope this helps.
- 510greendolphin