Antique Georgian Silver-Gilt Fruit Spoon Set in Original Case

£995.00

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

Specifications

  • Period: Georgian (17991827)

  • Origin: England & Ireland

  • Hallmarks & Makers:

    • Two spoons: London, 1800, makers mark of John Lias

    • Two spoons: London, 1827, makers mark W.E.

    • One sifter spoon: Dublin, 1799, makers mark Samuel Walker

  • Material: Sterling silver, parcel-gilt interiors

Condition Report

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.



Georgian silver

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

Specifications

  • Period: Georgian (17991827)

  • Origin: England & Ireland

  • Hallmarks & Makers:

    • Two spoons: London, 1800, makers mark of John Lias

    • Two spoons: London, 1827, makers mark W.E.

    • One sifter spoon: Dublin, 1799, makers mark Samuel Walker

  • Material: Sterling silver, parcel-gilt interiors

Condition Report

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.



Georgian silver