Unknown Lionshed spoon

[leslieglasser]

I've been trying to post this and am not sure why it's not appearing, so feel free to enlighten this newbie. I would like info about the hallmark for this spoon:

http://www.sff.net/people/leslie.what/aspoon.jpg
http://www.sff.net/people/leslie.what/aspoon2.jpg

I believe the head of a lion (or an eagle) is framed by a very gothic letter L or C and on the right of the lion a B and then there's a recessed rectangle with the letters GO or 60. The spoon is definetely sterling.

[leslieglasser]

Since this was identified as plate I did a deep and dirty acid test and this is at least 925 silver. But if anyone has information I'd love to hear it.

[salmoned]

Acid tests are silly, what is the density of this item?

[admin]

Hi,
Given the photo of the mark supplied, it is very unlikely that you'll get a valid identification. From what is discernable in the photo, it is most likely a piece of German or French silverplate.
Regards, Tom

[leslieglasser]

Thank you. I can't do a density test. So I'll just have to remain perplexed, though I'll take it down to the pawnshop and see if they can test it.