About Michelle Lieberman Expertise My expertise is in the area of American sterling silver and coin silver flatware and holloware, including identifying silversmiths and makers, types and patterns of flatware and their usage. I am unable to answer questions pertaining to silverplate or foreign silver.
Experience With over 25 years experience in selling vintage silver, I now devote much of my time educating others in this field.
Education/Credentials BA California State University Los Angeles
I was left an assortment of sterling silver. Most seem to be from the Lady Claire Stieff collection. However there is a separate bigger serving-type spoon that doesn't appear to fit in the collection. It says "sterling" on the back of the handle. Also on the back, closer to the ladle, are three symbols: a four-legged animal of some sort with a bushy tail curving back over its back, an anchor, and a cursive letter "G". It is 9.5 inches long. Can you help me identify to what collection this spoon belongs and its approximate value? Thanks so much!!
Answer Hello Erin.
From your description it sounds like the mark for Gorham, although the G isn't cursive it's either in an Old English style or in a plain Times New Roman font. You can find an assortment of Gorham marks on this page:
If it isn't Gorham, let me know, but then I'll need to see a picture of the mark.
What's really throwing me off is the pattern. I have never seen a Gorham pattern like this, which is similar to the Kirk repousse styles. From the size, it's either a berry or pudding serving spoon. I'd give it a value of $175 to $200.
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