Petite Gorham sterling silver baby spoon featuring a graceful, understated handle with a subtle raised border and lightly sculpted terminal. The reverse carries a personalized script engraving reading “Lyric 7.31.54,” giving the piece a distinctive mid-century keepsake character.
The spoon is clearly marked GORHAM STERLING PAT. 1940 and measures approximately 4.25 inches.
Details
- Maker: Gorham
- Material: Sterling silver
- Purity: 925
- Marking: GORHAM STERLING PAT. 1940
- Type: Baby spoon / infant feeding spoon
- Length: Approximately 4.25 inches
- Weight: 13.5 grams
- Bowl: Oval spoon bowl
- Handle: Tapered handle with raised border detail
- Engraving: “Lyric 7.31.54”
- Patent Marking: PAT. 1940
- Fine silver content: Approximately 12.5 grams
- Fine silver equivalent: Approximately 0.40 troy ounce
Condition
Good vintage condition with tarnish, patina, surface scratches, spotting, and normal use wear. The bowl shows visible oxidation and discoloration. Personalized engraving is present on the reverse of the handle. The Gorham sterling and patent markings remain clearly legible. No major structural damage apparent.
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