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Cased Pair of Sterling Silver Roberts Family Crested Berry Serving Spoons 1766
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Cased Pair of Sterling Silver Roberts Family Crested Berry Serving Spoons 1766

18th century
Sold 30 August 2024 · The Silver Squirrel
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A stunning rare pair of cased Georgian antique solid sterling silver berry serving spoons. They are hallmarked for London 1766 with the maker being Thomas Morley. They have been superbly made being embossed with berries and the terminals engraved with a crest used by the Roberts family. They are in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. The case is later c1970s made for the spoons, it has a few light scuffs to the lid. They measure approx. 8.5 inches (21cm) long by 1.75 inches (4.6cm) wide and combined weigh 102 grams excluding the case. A super quality rare pair.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated these Antique Silver Berry Spoons to the Georgian era.

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A stunning rare pair of cased Georgian antique solid sterling silver berry serving spoons. They are hallmarked for London 1766 with the maker being Thomas Morley.
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They have been superbly made being embossed with berries and the terminals engraved with a crest used by the Roberts family.
The Silver Squirrel

They are in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. The case is later c1970s made for the spoons, it has a few light scuffs to the lid. They measure approx. 8.5 inches (21cm) long by 1.75 inches (4.6cm) wide and combined weigh 102 grams excluding the case. A super quality rare pair.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated these Antique Silver Berry Spoons to the Georgian era.

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A cased pair of antique sterling silver berry spoons featuring parcel-gilt embossed bowls and engraved handles.
CASED PAIR OF STERLING SILVER ROBERTS FAMILY CRESTED BERRY SERVING SPOONS 1766
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A cased pair of antique sterling silver berry spoons featuring parcel-gilt embossed bowls and engraved handles.
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  • ObjectServing Spoons
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsEmbossed fruit bowls, Parcel-gilt finish, Engraved family crest, Chased scrollwork

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Berry spoons are large serving spoons with embossed and chased fruit motifs on the bowl, often featuring parcel-gilt finishes. While many date from the Georgian and Victorian periods, earlier plain spoons were frequently retrofitted with berry decoration during the Victorian era.

These spoons are traditionally crafted from sterling silver, frequently finished with parcel-gilt (partially gold-plated) bowls to highlight the chased and repousse fruit designs. Handles often feature hand-engraved crests, scrolls, or traditional patterns characteristic of their assay period.

Authenticity is verified through hallmarks stamped on the metal, which typically include a makers mark, standard mark (such as a lion passant for British sterling), duty mark, and date letter. Additionally, genuine older pieces exhibit natural weight, hand-finished detailing, and appropriate age-related wear.

Displaying cased antique silver in a dining room or study adds a layer of heritage and refinement. They can be showcased inside glass-fronted cabinets, on sideboard tops within their original presentation cases, or integrated into sophisticated tablescapes.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a specialized, non-abrasive silver polish and a soft microfiber cloth to preserve delicate hallmarks and gilding. Store them in tarnish-resistant cloth or fitted presentation cases in a stable, low-humidity environment.
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