This spoon is a work of art, crafted from cast silver in the 'Grecian' pattern. Its handle is adorned with classical motifs. On the front, you'll find a striking design with a ram's head and a satyr's head pierced by a thyrsus, which extends along the stem. Features an owner's monogram, "ZR." The reverse side showcases the back of the ram's head and a delicate palmette. embellished with a cluster of grapes and vine leaves elegantly tied with a ribbon. PAT "1882 STERLING"
This spoon measures approximately 8 inches in length and 1 3/4 inches in width, with an individual weight of around 48 grams a spoon. First patented by Henry Hebbard in 1862, and later manufactured by Whiting Manufacturing, and retailed by Tiffany & CO. Whiting Manufacturing Co has its origins in Tifft & Whiting, established in 1840 by Albert C. Tifft and William Dean Whiting. It underwent several name changes over the years, ultimately adopting the name Whiting Manufacturing Co in 1866. A fire in 1875 destroyed their North Attleboro, Massachusetts factory.
