Berry Spoon 1800 - 1900

"Berry Spoon" is a silver spoon produced by silversmiths J. and W. Moir, active from 1795 to 1895. The spoon is a stunning example of 19th-century silverware, with its elegant, flowing lines and finely crafted details. The bowl of the spoon is shaped like a scallop shell and is perforated with small holes, suggesting its use for straining berries or other small fruits. The spoon is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.