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A Fine 18th Century Shell Back Silver Table Spoon
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A Fine 18th Century Shell Back Silver Table Spoon

18th century
Sold 31 August 2024 · Jeff Sims Antiques
This “Fine 18th Century Shell Back Silver Table Spoon” found a buyer.

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Description

A fine silver serving or tablespoon from the reign of King George II. This good example is in Hanoverian pattern and has the original owner's 'pricked initial's - 'E A' to the reverse of the shank. This handsome piece has a shell to the reverse of the bowl and is a superb collector's item. Early silver tableware is always in demand and becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly early to mid 18th Century examples. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. The bowl tip is good.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- William Turner.

Date :- London 1758.

Length :- 20.5 cms.

Bowl width :- 4.7 cms.

Bowl depth :- 7.9 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Tablespoon to the 1750s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1080345
Dealers Internal Reference
K1538
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Description
A fine silver serving or tablespoon from the reign of King George II.
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This good example is in Hanoverian pattern and has the original owner's 'pricked initial's - 'E A' to the reverse of the shank.
Jeff Sims Antiques

This handsome piece has a shell to the reverse of the bowl and is a superb collector's item. Early silver tableware is always in demand and becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly early to mid 18th Century examples. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An overhead view of an 18th Century silver tablespoon resting diagonally on a neutral grey surface, showing the polished bowl and handle.
fig 1. A Fine 18th Century Shell Back Silver Table Spoon

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. The bowl tip is good.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- William Turner.

Date :- London 1758.

Length :- 20.5 cms.

Bowl width :- 4.7 cms.

Bowl depth :- 7.9 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Tablespoon to the 1750s.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1080345
Dealers Internal Ref
K1538
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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An overhead view of an 18th Century silver tablespoon resting diagonally on a neutral grey surface, showing the polished bowl and handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An overhead view of an 18th Century silver tablespoon resting diagonally on a neutral grey surface, showing the polished bowl and handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Fine 18th Century Shell Back Silver Table Spoon

Archive II An overhead view of an 18th Century silver tablespoon resting diagonally on a neutral grey surface, showing the polished bowl and handle. View II
Archive III An overhead view of an 18th Century silver tablespoon resting diagonally on a neutral grey surface, showing the polished bowl and handle. View III
Archive IV An overhead view of an 18th Century silver tablespoon resting diagonally on a neutral grey surface, showing the polished bowl and handle. View IV
Archive V An overhead view of an 18th Century silver tablespoon resting diagonally on a neutral grey surface, showing the polished bowl and handle. View V
Archive VI An overhead view of an 18th Century silver tablespoon resting diagonally on a neutral grey surface, showing the polished bowl and handle. View VI
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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
Location
Suffolk,
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
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An overhead view of an 18th Century silver tablespoon resting diagonally on a neutral grey surface, showing the polished bowl and handle.
A fine 18th Century shell back silver table spoon
Ref: SA1080345
An overhead view of an 18th Century silver tablespoon resting diagonally on a neutral grey surface, showing the polished bowl and handle.
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  • ObjectCutlery and Flatware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsShell back bowl, Rat-tail spine, Hanoverian handle
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Georgian silver encompasses designs from the reigns of Kings George I to IV, characterised by classical proportions, understated elegance, and meticulous handcrafting before industrialisation.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver or coin silver, hand-wrought by silversmiths using hammering, annealing, and chasing techniques, often featuring embossed shell motifs on the reverse of the bowl.

Authenticity is verified through hallmarks stamped into the metal, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark for silver purity, a date letter, and a duty mark, alongside natural patination and wear consistent with age.

Antique silver adds historical texture and reflective contrast when displayed in modern settings, such as being arranged in glass cabinets, laid on dining tables, or used as functional decorative objects.

Preservation requires storing silver in tarnish-resistant cloths, minimising exposure to humidity, and cleaning infrequently using non-abrasive silver polishes specifically formulated for antiques to protect the patina.
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