Gorham Antique Sterling Silver 'Hizen' Pattern Serving Spoon, Providence, RI, c. 1880

One of the most wonderful japanesque flatware designs ever created was called 'Hizen,' named after an old Japanese province.

We haven't seen this form before and can only guess at its original intent, although it may be a pudding server. It is multi-purpose, so you can use it for whatever you wish. The intricate, exotic design has two fish amongst the swirls and a crab at the bottom. The back has another fish and is engraved 'Lizzie' in its reserve.

Provenance: Private Collection.

This wonderful server is marked on the back with Gorham's trademark along with 'STERLING.' It measures just under 9.25 inches long, weighs 3.45 troy ounces, and is in very good antique condition with some wear to the gilding.