Baroque-Style Silver-Plated Serving Spoon

These Baroque-style berry spoon is the epitome of opulence. The embossed fruit-and-leaf motif on the bowl is reminiscent of 19th-century repoussé silverwork, which was highly prized for its deep, intricate patterns. These spoons were traditionally used for serving fresh berries, preserves, or powdered sugar, making them both functional and decorative. The shell detail at the base of the handle suggests it may be inspired by 19th-century European silverware designs, particularly those from the Rococo or Baroque revival periods. 

Ornate silver-plated flatware like this became popular during the Victorian era (1837–1901), when decorative dining and formal table settings were highly valued. The embossed fruit design on the bowl hints at a repousse technique, where metal is worked from the reverse side to create raised patterns. Serving spoons like this were often used for desserts, puddings, or even serving compotes and preserves.

Many well-known silverware manufacturers, such as Gorham, Reed & Barton, or Sheffield firms in England, produced highly decorative pieces like this in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The introduction of electroplating in the 1840s made intricate silverware more accessible, allowing middle-class households to own elegant table settings that mimicked solid silver.

Dimensions: 7.5 inches