Shell Bowl Berry Spoon Silver Plate 1890s to 1950s Ornate Victorian Revival 10 Inch

This shell bowl berry spoon is a likely silver plate serving piece from approximately the late 19th to mid 20th century, made with a broad fluted bowl and an ornate Victorian revival style handle.

The generous shell shaped scoop gives this piece more presence than an ordinary tablespoon and suits a collection of old serving flatware, silver plate, or decorative table pieces.

Berry spoons were designed for serving fruit, berries, preserves, and soft side dishes, and the deep bowl remains useful for serving today. The handle carries raised floral, scroll, and shell inspired decoration that continues the shape of the bowl without a visible maker or pattern mark.

Details

• Item: Shell bowl berry serving spoon
• Item Type: Berry spoon or casserole serving spoon
• Era: Approximately late 19th to mid 20th century based on the provided research notes
• Materials: Likely silver plate over base metal; exact composition is not confirmed by a mark
• Color: Silver tone with areas of darker age related discoloration
• Maker and Mark: No visible maker's mark
• Pattern or Model: Unmarked ornate shell and floral design; exact pattern not confirmed
• Style: Victorian revival with shell, acanthus, and scroll inspired ornament
• Dimensions: 10 inches long. Scoop measures 3 inches wide. Product weight 3 ounces.
• Special Features: Deep fluted shell shaped serving bowl with coordinating raised shell and floral handle decoration

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• Graded Good: Complete and intact with noticeable surface wear from age and use.
• The large fluted bowl retains its strong shell shape and deeply defined ribbed decoration.
• The raised floral, scroll, and shell details on the handle remain clearly visible.
• The serving spoon appears straight and complete in the supplied photos.

Issues / Wear

• Visible tarnish and darker discoloration are present around the lower portion of the bowl and neck.
• Scattered surface scratches, rubbing, and small areas of finish variation are visible across the bowl and handle.
• The reflective surface shows uneven darkening associated with previous use and storage.
• Because the piece is unmarked, maker, exact age, exact pattern, and metal composition are not confirmed.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

Large berry and serving spoons became part of formal table service when specialized utensils were made for particular foods and courses.

This form fits naturally with collections of silver plate serving pieces, ornate flatware, and Victorian revival tableware.

The most noticeable feature here is the three inch fluted shell bowl paired with a handle that repeats shell and foliate decoration.

It is the kind of old serving piece that can still earn its keep at the table instead of staying tucked away in a flatware drawer.

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