Antique Frank Smith Sterling Silver Berry / Casserole Serving Spoon – 8-1/2" – Hand Engraved Birds
$195.00
A beautifully detailed antique sterling silver serving spoon by Frank Smith Co. (M.F. & Co.), featuring elegant hand-engraved birds perched among bamboo and blossoms on the handle, with a softly scalloped bowl engraved with floral motifs.
This refined spoon is perfectly sized for berries, casseroles, vegetables, or side dishes, making it both a functional serving piece and a collectible example of late 19th–early 20th century American silver.
Details
• Maker: Frank Smith Co. (marked M.F. & Co.)
• Material: Solid Sterling Silver
• Length: Approx. 8½ inches
• Type: Berry / Casserole / Serving Spoon
• Decoration: Hand-engraved birds, bamboo, and floral motifs
• Marks: Clearly stamped STERLING and M.F. & Co. (retailer) with Frank M. Whiting Co. Makers stamp
• Era: Late 19th to early 20th century
Condition
Very good antique condition. Light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use. No monograms, repairs, or dents noted. Crisp engraving remains well defined.
Why You’ll Love It
✔ Classic American sterling by a respected maker
✔ Delicate Japanese-inspired bird and bamboo engraving
✔ Ideal for both display and everyday elegant serving
✔ A lovely addition to antique silver collections or refined table settings
Perfect for collectors of antique sterling flatware, lovers of aesthetic movement design, or anyone seeking a distinctive serving piece with timeless charm.
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Returns & Refunds:
I gladly accept returns within 30 days. Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs unless the item is defective or incorrect. If the item is returned for personal preference (not due to damage or error), I will refund the purchase price minus the original shipping cost.
If your order included a free silver polish sample, please return it unopened with your item to receive a full refund. A $5 deduction will apply if the sample is not returned.
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1-5 business days
Estimated shipping times
- North America : 3 - 5 business days
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Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
Just contact me within: 21 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
I don't accept cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your return policy?
All merchandise is refundable within 30 days of shipping. Returns (due to no fault of As You Like It Silver Shop) on credit card orders of $500 and over are subject to a 15% restocking fee. Returns on cash or check orders of $500 or more are subject to a 10% restocking fee.