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Large Sterling Silver Skewer Dublin 1787 M Keating Georgian Antique Meat Skewer
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Large Sterling Silver Skewer Dublin 1787 M Keating Georgian Antique Meat Skewer

18th century
Sold 24 September 2025 · Tim Spearing Antique Silver
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Description

An impressive Irish George III Sterling silver Meat skewer with a superbly engraved crest and well struck Irish hallmarks. It has been made from a good gauge of silver which gives it a pleasing feel to handle and a lovely deep shine.

Fully hallmarked Sterling Silver, Dublin 1787.

Makers mark of Michael Keating.

It is in a very good condition with no damage or repairs.

Lots of battle scars from previous use.

72 grams.

27.5cm length.

A very honest and pleasing piece of Irish Georgian silver that has the scars of a long life.

Please feel free to ask any questions about this item or any of my other items for sale. I offer a full money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your item, if returned within 14 days of receipt.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Tim Spearing Antique Silver has dated this Georgian Sterling Silver Meat Skewer to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1127156
Dealers Internal Reference
TGS1787
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Description
An impressive Irish George III Sterling silver Meat skewer with a superbly engraved crest and well struck Irish hallmarks.
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It has been made from a good gauge of silver which gives it a pleasing feel to handle and a lovely deep shine.
Tim Spearing Antique Silver
fig 1. An elongated, tapering antique sterling silver skewer featuring a ring terminal and an engraved bird crest near the handle.
fig 1. Large Sterling Silver Skewer Dublin 1787 M Keating Georgian Antique Meat Skewer

Fully hallmarked Sterling Silver, Dublin 1787.

Makers mark of Michael Keating.

It is in a very good condition with no damage or repairs.

Lots of battle scars from previous use.

72 grams.

27.5cm length.

A very honest and pleasing piece of Irish Georgian silver that has the scars of a long life.

Please feel free to ask any questions about this item or any of my other items for sale. I offer a full money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your item, if returned within 14 days of receipt.

Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Tim Spearing Antique Silver has dated this Georgian Sterling Silver Meat Skewer to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127156
Dealers Internal Ref
TGS1787
Tim Spearing Antique Silver
Tim Spearing Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2016
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Archive I An elongated, tapering antique sterling silver skewer featuring a ring terminal and an engraved bird crest near the handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Sterling Silver Skewer Dublin 1787 M Keating Georgian Antique Meat Skewer

Archive II An elongated, tapering antique sterling silver skewer featuring a ring terminal and an engraved bird crest near the handle. View II
Archive III An elongated, tapering antique sterling silver skewer featuring a ring terminal and an engraved bird crest near the handle. View III
Archive IV An elongated, tapering antique sterling silver skewer featuring a ring terminal and an engraved bird crest near the handle. View IV
Archive V An elongated, tapering antique sterling silver skewer featuring a ring terminal and an engraved bird crest near the handle. View V
Archive VI An elongated, tapering antique sterling silver skewer featuring a ring terminal and an engraved bird crest near the handle. View VI
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Archive VIII An elongated, tapering antique sterling silver skewer featuring a ring terminal and an engraved bird crest near the handle. View VIII
Archive IX An elongated, tapering antique sterling silver skewer featuring a ring terminal and an engraved bird crest near the handle. View IX
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Tim Spearing Antique Silver

Tim Spearing Antique Silver
Telephone 07886 462 033
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/timspearing
Verified Since Apr 2016
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Items Sold 11
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An elongated, tapering antique sterling silver skewer featuring a ring terminal and an engraved bird crest near the handle.
LARGE Sterling Silver Skewer DUBLIN 1787 M Keating GEORGIAN Antique Meat Skewer
Ref: SA1127156
An elongated, tapering antique sterling silver skewer featuring a ring terminal and an engraved bird crest near the handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCutlery & Flatware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • Material[Sterling Silver]
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRing terminal handle, Tapered blade, Hand-engraved crest
  • SizeH 27.5 cm (11 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Care requires occasional gentle cleaning with a specialised non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain the patina, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage historical hallmarks and hand-engravings.

These items can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, shadow boxes, or curated tabletop arrangements to add historical texture and metallic interest to a dining room or study.

Authentication involves examining the crispness of the hallmarks, the presence of hand-engraved crests, and signs of period wear such as light surface scratching and minor tapering irregularities consistent with hand-forging.

Authentic pieces are typically crafted from sterling silver and feature a series of stamped hallmarks, including a makers mark, town mark (such as Dublin), and date letter indicating the year of assay.

Georgian silver skewers were utilised in 18th-century dining to secure joints of meat during roasting and presentation at the table, reflecting the elaborate culinary practices of the period.
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