This attractive boxed set of six tea/coffee spoons and matching sugar tongs was manufactured by Josiah Williams in London in 1939.
They weigh in total 85 grams, and the length of the spoons is 4.25" (10.7cm), and the tongs measure 3.5" (9.3cm). The spoon handles are in the Hanoverian pattern, with a shell pattern to the base of the bowls of both the spoons and tongs. They are in excellent condition, with no dents or wear to the bowls of the spoons and no damaage or distortion to the tongs.
The case measures 6" (15.3cm) wide and 7.5" (19.5cm) long, and is in good condition, with a well fitting lid, and firm clasp, and bears the name of the retailer, the prestigious Powell & Son, Goldsmiths of High Street, Oxford.
Silver Coffee Spoons & Tongs.
Victorian cased set of 6 silver coffee spoons with matching sugar tongs. In Old English and Shell pattern with pretty brightcut decoration, this would be a charming gift.
Three of the spoons are slightly later than the other three and the tongs, but by the same maker so clearly this is a set.
London. 1885. Thomas Bradbury & Sons.
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