I have had no luck identifying this Sterling Spoon. Have sent it to various"experts" but they cannot identify it. It says Sterling on the handle and has a lion (left), R (center), and crown (right).
It is an absolutely beautiful spoon.
The limitations on photo size here do not do it justice.
Not Sheffield; a Sheffield mark would not normally be accompanied by “sterling”. It’s almost certainly an American manufacturer, but not one whose mark I recognise.
Thank you for your reply. Here is a better photo. I agree it is likely an American made spoon. Perhaps someone will view this and have some additional thoughts.