John Westervelt Coin Silver Berry Scoop, c. 1860

John Westervelt was from Newburgh, New York and made some great flatware and holloware. This item is a coin silver berry scoop with a wonderful twist handle. The flat end is classically designed with an unusual edge and floral engraving around a reserve monogrammed 'ECO'.  This particular item has exceptional engraving in the bowl of foliage and strawberries.  It is also gilded on both sides of the bowl.  Not only was gold added for enhancing the beauty of objects, it also helps protect the silver from any acidic foods.

Westervelt ran a medium sized, high quality firm that made and retailed silver in Newburgh during the second half of the 19th century.  This server dates to before 1870, when he switched over to the sterling standard. Westervelt had a reputation as an honest businessman whose silver was up to standard.  Scientific analysis of his products has proven this to be true. While other upstate makers shortchanged their customers with lower than standard silvers, Westervelt's silver measures up to standard. (See Silver Magazine, articles by Don Soeffing, Sept./Oct & Nov./Dec. 1992.)

The back of this coin silver berry scoop is stamped with Westervelt's trademark. It measures 9.25 inches long, weighs 2.05 troy ounces and is in excellent condition.

Our Price: SOLD

Item code: C87