I found a very plain, elongated fiddle shape, large spoon that is marked only A.F.Shepard. There is a very finely engraved (almost looks scratch engraved) monogram on the front of the spoon handle. The style of spoon and monogram initials look mid-19th century. My guess is that the spoon is coin silver, but I haven't had it tested yet. I have been unable to find anything about A.F.Shepard in my silver books, as either a maker or retailer, nor have I found anything on the internet sites I've checked. That makes me think it is probably a retailer rather than a maker. Does anyone have any information or ideas about this mark?
.