Fontainebleau by Gorham Sterling Silver Pierced Pea Spoon, Very Rare, S. 98g

We are offering... an exceedingly rare Gorham Sterling Silver Pierced Pea Spoon in the Fontainebleau pattern, designed by the french designer,  F. Antoine Heller for Gorham in 1882.  It has a wonderful shape,  and is free of monograms. It is marked "Sterling" and has the  Gorham silver marks including a Lion and Anchor and the letter G.  This pattern depicts various figures of the  French court of Fontainebleau.  It is representative of the Beaux Arts aesthetic which drew upon the principles  of French neoclassicism, but also incorporated Renaissance and Baroque  elements. It was an important style in France until the end of the 19th century. Approx. Dimensions:  Length: 8 1/2" Width: 3" Weight: 98g Condition: Great condition, could use light polish, no monograms.  ID. 40    Loc. D