A fine cased set of five antique Georgian silver-gilt fruit spoons, comprising four spoons and a sifter spoon. Each spoon is ornately hand-engraved with cross-hatch and floral motifs along the handles, terminating in bowls richly decorated in relief with clusters of berries and foliage. The bowls are internally parcel-gilt, enhancing the fruit design. The sifter spoon features pierced floral and fruit detail.
The set is housed in its original fitted leather case with velvet and silk interior, and a silver plaque engraved: "Martha Wells, from E. W., June 22nd 1867."
Dimensions
Spoons (4): 23 × 4.6 × 3 cm
Sifter spoon (1): 17 × 5 × 4.2 cm
Total weight: 272 grams
Period: Georgian (1799–1827)
Origin: England & Ireland
Hallmarks & Makers:
Two spoons: London, 1800, maker’s mark of John Lias
Two spoons: London, 1827, maker’s mark “W.E.”
One sifter spoon: Dublin, 1799, maker’s mark Samuel Walker
Material: Sterling silver, parcel-gilt interiors
Very good antique condition with crisp decoration and clear hallmarks. Minor wear to the fitted case consistent with age. The gilt bowls retain excellent colour and finish.
A fine cased set of five antique Georgian silver-gilt fruit spoons, comprising four spoons and a sifter spoon. Each spoon is ornately hand-engraved with cross-hatch and floral motifs along the handles, terminating in bowls richly decorated in relief with clusters of berries and foliage. The bowls are internally parcel-gilt, enhancing the fruit design. The sifter spoon features pierced floral and fruit detail.
The set is housed in its original fitted leather case with velvet and silk interior, and a silver plaque engraved: "Martha Wells, from E. W., June 22nd 1867."
Dimensions
Spoons (4): 23 × 4.6 × 3 cm
Sifter spoon (1): 17 × 5 × 4.2 cm
Total weight: 272 grams
Period: Georgian (1799–1827)
Origin: England & Ireland
Hallmarks & Makers:
Two spoons: London, 1800, maker’s mark of John Lias
Two spoons: London, 1827, maker’s mark “W.E.”
One sifter spoon: Dublin, 1799, maker’s mark Samuel Walker
Material: Sterling silver, parcel-gilt interiors
Very good antique condition with crisp decoration and clear hallmarks. Minor wear to the fitted case consistent with age. The gilt bowls retain excellent colour and finish.
