comprising a two-piece fish serving set and a serving spoon in the Berry pattern, the handles initialed JR; a pair of salad servers with twisted handles terminating in sprigs of thyme, the gilt bowls etched with a tomato and leaves, retailed by Shreve, Crump & Low; a similar serving fork with twisted handle and etched bowl, the terminal with flower blossom; and a soup ladle with reeded handle extending into a spray of bellflowers against a matted ground, back of handle engraved Ludlow, retailed by E. Marks. 7 pieces.

with very light wear, gilding rubbed on salad servers, overall good, decoration crisp; weight: 26 oz
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