American Sterling Louis XV Pattern Asparagus Server by Whiting c1890s

A rare and unusual shaped Asparagus server in the Louis XV pattern by Whiting.  Monogram ‘G’

Marked on back:  Sterling Pat. 1891 – Whiting mark with Winged Lion & W.    also marked Smith Patterson & Co.

Measures: 8.5 inches long x 3 inches wide
Weight:  89 grams