Rare French Renaissance by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Berry Spoon with Custom Hand Chased Bowl.  Measures 8 1/4". Weighs 2.8 troy ounces. Beautifully Embossed Bowl with Fruit Design.This bowl was custom embossed by a silversmith named Edmund Kavanagh.  He is a master repousse chaser. Hand Chased Embossing is time intensive and almost a lost art.This beautiful spoon would make a great gift or addition to your set! To learn more about Edmund Kavanagh read the book:THE GOLD CHASER:  The Life and Legacy of Master Craftsman Edmund Kavanagh by Joyce Sidey Brogdon. This is a unique and exquisite serving spoon in the French Renaissance pattern!

Reed & Barton is a prominent American silversmith manufacturer based in Massachussetts, operating between 1824 and 2015. Its specialties include sterling silver and silverplate flatware. Rooted in American history, the firm produced a considerable amount of weapons for Union Army soldiers during the Civil War.

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Excellent Vintage Condition