H.B. Stanwood Antique Coin Silver Macaroni Server, Boston, MA, c. 1860s

This lovely serving instrument has a beaded edge handle decorated on both sides. An exquisite blade is hand engraved and pierced and resembles a bird's wing with the curved tines. Although referred to as 'macaroni' servers, these uncommon servers were meant for a variety of pasta.

This loverly server is marked 'HB STANWOOD & CO/ PURE-COIN.' It measures 9.75 inches long, weighs 3.30 troy ounces, and is in very good antique condition.