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A Rare Pair of 18th Century Hallmarked Silver Berry Spoons (London, 1784)
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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A Rare Pair of 18th Century Hallmarked Silver Berry Spoons (London, 1784)

18th century
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A rare pair of 18th century Georgian period hallmarked silver embossed Berry Spoons, with original gilding to each bowl which are embossed with fruit decoration and further engraved decoration to the handles.

Hallmarked: London 1784. Maker unidentified

Weight: 98g (together)

Dimensions:  Length: 8 inches (20 cm) Width of bowl: 1.6 inches (4.2 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
4.2cm (1.65")
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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated these Georgian Silver Berry Spoons to the 18th Century.

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A rare pair of 18th century Georgian period hallmarked silver embossed Berry Spoons, with original gilding to each bowl which are embossed with fruit decoration and further engraved decoration to the handles.

Hallmarked: London 1784. Maker unidentified

Weight: 98g (together)

Dimensions:  Length: 8 inches (20 cm) Width of bowl: 1.6 inches (4.2 cm)

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
4.2cm (1.65")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated these Georgian Silver Berry Spoons to the 18th Century.

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SA1085801
Dealers Internal Ref
1556/Q
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A pair of eighteenth-century sterling silver berry spoons featuring gilt embossed fruit bowls and chased handles.
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A pair of eighteenth-century sterling silver berry spoons featuring gilt embossed fruit bowls and chased handles.
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Berry spoons are antique serving utensils originating in the eighteenth century, designed specifically for serving soft fruits and berries. Many plain Georgian spoons were embellished with embossed repousse fruit motifs in the bowls during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

These spoons were wrought from sterling silver, adhering to the British standard of 925 parts per thousand pure silver. The bowls were frequently finished with parcel gilding, a thin layer of gold wash applied to prevent acidic fruit juices from tarnishing the metal.

Authentic eighteenth-century London silver features a set of hallmarks: the lion passant for sterling silver, the leopards head for the London assay office, a specific date letter, and a makers mark. The year 1784 also coincides with the introduction of the sovereigns head duty mark.

These serving spoons can be integrated into contemporary dining settings alongside modern flatware for dessert courses. They may also be displayed inside a glazed cabinet or arranged on a silver tray placed on a dining sideboard.

Wash gilt silver gently using warm water with a mild liquid soap and a non-abrasive cloth, avoiding harsh silver creams that can strip the gilded finish. Store the items in anti-tarnish fabric wraps within a dry environment to prevent oxidisation.
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