The decoration includes intricate chrysanthemum or dahlia-style floral scrollwork, suggesting late Victorian or early Edwardian aesthetic tastes. The spoon is in excellent condition, with natural patina enhancing its depth and detail.
Maker & Mark Explanation
The marking “Sterling 225/1000 Patent” is unusual. Standard American sterling is marked "925" (92.5% silver). A "225/1000" mark is likely a pattern number or inventory code, not a purity mark. However, the presence of the word “Sterling” confirms it meets the sterling silver standard.
This ornate style and marking type is most commonly associated with late 19th to early 20th century American silversmiths, such as:
Surface: Shows age-appropriate tarnish, which can be cleaned but is often preferred by collectors in its original patina.
Estimated Value
Value depends on maker identification, rarity, and condition. Based on comparable items:
Description
Estimate
Retail/Replacement
$125 – $250
Collector/Private Sale
$90 – $175
Scrap Silver (if weighed, not advised)
Based on weight at ~$1.10–1.30/g
Recommendations
Professional Appraisal: Worth considering if provenance or maker can be confirmed. A certified appraiser can test purity, authenticate age, and potentially trace the pattern to a specific silversmith.
Preservation Tip: Store in anti-tarnish cloth or bag and avoid polishing with abrasives, which could reduce detail.
Spoon
Spoon sterling 225/1000 patent
Sterling Silver Floral-Patterned Spoon (Marked Sterling 225/100)
Item Overview
This is a highly ornate, antique sterling silver ladle or serving spoon with an elaborate repoussé floral motif on both the bowl and handle. It is marked on the reverse:
"Sterling 225/1000 Patent"
The decoration includes intricate chrysanthemum or dahlia-style floral scrollwork, suggesting late Victorian or early Edwardian aesthetic tastes. The spoon is in excellent condition, with natural patina enhancing its depth and detail.
Maker & Mark Explanation
The marking “Sterling 225/1000 Patent” is unusual. Standard American sterling is marked "925" (92.5% silver). A "225/1000" mark is likely a pattern number or inventory code, not a purity mark. However, the presence of the word “Sterling” confirms it meets the sterling silver standard.
This ornate style and marking type is most commonly associated with late 19th to early 20th century American silversmiths, such as:
Given the style and craftsmanship, it is possible this spoon was produced by one of these firms or a lesser-known maker in the 1890–1915 period.
Use & Style
Condition
Estimated Value
Value depends on maker identification, rarity, and condition. Based on comparable items:
Description
Estimate
Retail/Replacement
$125 – $250
Collector/Private Sale
$90 – $175
Scrap Silver (if weighed, not advised)
Based on weight at ~$1.10–1.30/g
Recommendations