{"product_id":"wm-rogers-son-aa-oxford-1901-berry-spoon-silverplate-repousse-serving-flatware","title":"WM ROGERS \u0026 SON AA Oxford 1901 Berry Spoon Silverplate Repousse Serving Flatware","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis WM ROGERS \u0026amp; SON AA Oxford berry spoon is an early 1900s silverplate serving piece with an ornate embossed bowl, scalloped edge, and heavily decorated handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide shallow bowl and dense scrolling ornament give it the formal table presence associated with turn of the century serving flatware. It works especially well in a collection of patterned silverplate, antique serving pieces, or mixed tableware where visible age and patina are part of the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"%20https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-silverware-flatware%20\" title=\"Ornate silverplate berry serving spoon\"\u003eOrnate silverplate berry serving spoon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berry spoon or berry serving spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 1900s, Oxford pattern associated with 1901\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silverplate over base metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver tone with dark gray, brown, and warm gold tone surface discoloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marked WM ROGERS \u0026amp; SON AA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxford pattern, associated with 1901\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornate scrolling foliate decoration with Rococo Revival influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exact length not confirmed from the provided measurement note. Product weight 3 ounces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide shallow serving bowl with raised scrollwork, scalloped shaped rim, embossed decoration, and matching ornament on the handle\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 usable with substantial visible surface wear and tarnish from previous use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe spoon remains straight and intact in the photos, with no visible break at the neck or handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe raised decoration around the bowl and handle remains crisp enough to show the original scrolling pattern clearly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo monogram is visible in the photographed areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bowl shows heavy tarnish, dark oxidation, cloudy discoloration, and warm brown to gold tone areas across much of the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous fine scratches and utensil marks are visible inside the bowl from previous serving use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe handle and reverse show darker tarnish in recessed areas, along with general surface scratching and uneven silver tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePossible plating wear is visible in some warmer colored areas, but the extent of plate loss is not confirmed from photos.\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\u003eThe Oxford pattern dates to the opening years of the twentieth century. Specialty serving utensils were part of the more formal table settings common to that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe marked maker, named pattern, and recognizable berry spoon form give patterned silverplate collectors several useful identifying details to work from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deeply ornamented bowl is the feature worth noticing here. Most of the decoration remains clearly defined even with the darkened surface and years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the sort of serving piece that works well mixed with other old silverplate rather than polished into looking new.\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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