This device is 4 11/16" long and 2 1/8" across the scoop. It is referred to by several names i.e. Bon Bon, Almond or Nut Spoon, Scoop, Server, or Mint Spoon. These were made in almost every popular Sterling Silver pattern during the era of the great dinner parties that used a specialized piece of silver for nearly item to be served. order This one was made by the Gorham Silver Co. for their Lancaster pattern, introduced in 1897, which explains the cutout of the Rose in the middle of the bowl. The scoop was lightly gold plated (called gold wash) because when the device is used with nuts which are often salted the salt would darken the silver. It is also used to serve candies or after dinner mints. The piercing in the bowl allows excess sugar or spices to fall back into the dish. There is no monogram on this lovely utensil. If you have questions about any of my items, please message me and I will answer them as soon as possible.
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Product code: Lancaster Bon Bon order Scoop, Server, Spoon in Sterling by Gorham ca 1897 No mono