Handsome Durgin Bead Sterling Silver Cracker Scoop D Mono 7 3/4 Inches dresser jar The body of the fork

The body of the fork and the blade of the fish knife are hand engraved with nicely detailed foliate decoration

an assay master’s mark

The condition of the tray is very good with a few tiny flaws

The combined weight is 8

making it highly collectible

Handsome Durgin Bead Sterling Silver Cracker Scoop D Mono 7 3/4 Inches dresser jar The body of the forkPresented is a handsome sterling silver cracker scoop from Durgin. This piece is in the Bead pattern, which was patented in 1893. The pattern displays a classic beaded edge and front tipt detail. The bowl of the scoop has a great fluted design with scalloped edge and a slight gold wash. The front of the handle has a monogram D in a flowing script. The reverse is marked sterling along with the maker's mark for Durgin. There is also a retailer's mark