{"product_id":"shell-bowl-berry-spoon","title":"Shell Bowl Berry Spoon Silver Plate 1890s to 1950s Ornate Victorian Revival 10 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerry 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-silverware-flatware\" title=\" Shell bowl berry serving spoon\"\u003e Shell bowl berry serving spoon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berry spoon or casserole serving spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately late 19th to mid 20th century based on the provided research notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely silver plate over base metal; exact composition is not confirmed by a mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver tone with areas of darker age related discoloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e No visible maker's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unmarked ornate shell and floral design; exact pattern not confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian revival with shell, acanthus, and scroll inspired ornament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 inches long. Scoop measures 3 inches wide. Product weight 3 ounces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep fluted shell shaped serving bowl with coordinating raised shell and floral handle decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact with noticeable surface wear from age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe large fluted bowl retains its strong shell shape and deeply defined ribbed decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe raised floral, scroll, and shell details on the handle remain clearly visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe serving spoon appears straight and complete in the supplied photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible tarnish and darker discoloration are present around the lower portion of the bowl and neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScattered surface scratches, rubbing, and small areas of finish variation are visible across the bowl and handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe reflective surface shows uneven darkening associated with previous use and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause the piece is unmarked, maker, exact age, exact pattern, and metal composition are not confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge berry and serving spoons became part of formal table service when specialized utensils were made for particular foods and courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis form fits naturally with collections of silver plate serving pieces, ornate flatware, and Victorian revival tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most noticeable feature here is the three inch fluted shell bowl paired with a handle that repeats shell and foliate decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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