{"product_id":"stm1502","title":"STM1502","description":"\u003cp\u003eStyle: small salt spoon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: solid sterling silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1.5 gr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 1 3\/4 in long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInscriptions: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCS ★ FS + T + lion + leopard's head\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hallmark stamped on the stem of this sterling spoon belongs to the prominent British silversmithing partnership of Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders \u0026amp; James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreakdown of the MarksMaker's Mark (CS ★ FS): The initials CS and FS separated by a star represent the firm Saunders \u0026amp; Shepherd. The business was established in London and initially registered this specific maker's mark in 1893.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sterling Standard: The \"lion\" mark (partially visible further up the stem) is the Lion Passant, which is the official British certifying mark used to guarantee that the piece is authentic 92.5% sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin and Date: The remaining stamps on the handle indicate the specific British assay office (London's leopard head here) and a date letter signifying the exact year it was tested and certified: 1894\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll jewelry in the Vintage collection has been carefully inspected, cleaned, and polished before being offered for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome pieces have also been repaired or restored to give them a second life. In certain cases, a stone has been replaced. Any work performed on a piece is clearly noted in its product description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs vintage items, some pieces may show minor signs of age and wear, which are considered part of their history and unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marmo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45870670774451,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/9560\/0819\/files\/DSC08381-a_9a1deaef-d2d1-4add-85c7-9b0e59aaad0e.jpg?v=1787160821","url":"https:\/\/comiteboutique.com\/products\/stm1502","provider":"Comité Montreal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}