Yes I know that tradition continued even to today, I imagine, but for sure during the Shreve and Tiffany times, but I didn't realize it started way back in coin silver days.....Thanks, and for the full name! .
If the piece is marked AKP Walker would that not be the silversmith? This is definitely a coin silver spoon....might the AKP Walker/jeweler be the wrong guy? .
Don't know if being a jeweler has anything to do with how intricately etched my spoon is----it's actually a small serving spoon and quite lovely. Thanks again for the info. .