1700s Sterling Silver Dessert Spoon

This is a very pretty antique solid silver dessert spoon from the late 1700s. It would be perfect for using to eat or serve desserts. It comes in a gift bag and would be a very special present for a birthday or anniversary. It has a lovely design with a tapered handle and a motif featuring a hand holding a few sprigs of holly at the end. It’s a beautiful shape with a slightly narrower deeper bowl and elegant handle. It was hallmarked in Dublin in 1793 and was made by John Power. The hallmarks and maker’s mark on the back of the handle. Condition It’s in very good condition with the silver shiny with just a little tarnish and some light scratches. Size It weighs 29g and measures 17.4cm in length (just over 6 3/4 inches).