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A Set of 6 Early Victorian Silver Desert Spoons
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A Set of 6 Early Victorian Silver Desert Spoons

19th century
Sold 15 October 2025 · Mark Davis Antiques
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A Set Of 6 Early Victorian Silver Desert Spoons, fiddle thread and shell pattern, engraved with a crest, by William Eaton, London, 1840

307 grams, 9.9 troy ounces

17.6 cms long, 3.8 cms wide

£385

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Height
17.6cm (6.93")
Declaration

Mark Davis Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Dessert Spoons to the Victorian era.

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SA1137543
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Description
A Set Of 6 Early Victorian Silver Desert Spoons, fiddle thread and shell pattern, engraved with a crest, by William Eaton, London, 1840

307 grams, 9.9 troy ounces

17.6 cms long, 3.8 cms wide

£385

Height
17.6cm (6.93")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Dessert Spoons to the Victorian era.

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SA1137543
Mark Davis Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008
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Archive I A set of six polished silver dessert spoons featuring ribbed handles and shell motifs at the terminals. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Set of 6 Early Victorian Silver Desert Spoons

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Mark Davis Antiques
Telephone 07890 261614
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16 Fore Street
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1NY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/markdavis
Verified Since May 2008
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Mark Davis Antiques
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A set of six polished silver dessert spoons featuring ribbed handles and shell motifs at the terminals.
A Set Of 6 Early Victorian Silver Desert Spoons
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A set of six polished silver dessert spoons featuring ribbed handles and shell motifs at the terminals.
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  • ObjectCutlery & Flatware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsShell terminal, Ribbed handle, Hallmark stamps
  • SizeH 17.6 cm (7 in)

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Early Victorian silver flatware dates roughly from the 1830s to the 1850s, a period marked by mechanisation in manufacturing combined with a continuation of ornate, traditional design motifs influenced by Rococo and classical revivals.

These items are typically crafted from sterling silver, denoted by specific British hallmarks. They were manufactured using a combination of traditional smithing, stamping, and hand-chased detailing for decorative terminals.

Authenticity is verified by examining the makers marks, city assay office marks, and the standard sterling lion passant hallmark, alongside signs of genuine age-related micro-scratching and patina on the silver surface.

Antique silver adds tactile contrast when displayed in glass-fronted cabinets, used within traditional table settings, or framed in shadow boxes as wall art to integrate heritage craftsmanship into modern spaces.

Preserve silver flatware by storing it in anti-tarnish cloth wraps, washing it by hand with mild, non-abrasive soap, and polishing infrequently with a specialist silver cloth to prevent the loss of detail and original patina.
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