Fine Gorham Sterling Silver Florentine Large Serving Spoon Paul Belvoir joined with an amethyst-studded clasp

joined with an amethyst-studded clasp

early 19th century piece is decorated with raised bands of leaf design and a scene showing a woman next to a fountain on one side and next to a fire or pyre on the other side

for a total diamond weight of about 70 points

The aqua has nice clarity and lovely light color

Presented is a fine set of 12 porcelain bread and butter plates made by Copeland Spode of England

Fine Gorham Sterling Silver Florentine Large Serving Spoon Paul Belvoir joined with an amethyst-studded claspPresented is an excellent old Gorham sterling silver large serving spoon. This spoon was made in the ornate Florentine pattern which was patented in 1901, featuring sumptuous classically inspired designs through much of the surface of the handle. The terminal has a Green Man type face trailing into fruit and foliage, with stylized fish dolphins flanking a scallop shell beneath, trailing into more foliage and urns down the stem. The reverse has