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A Handsome George IV Irish Silver Basting/stuffing Spoon
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A Handsome George IV Irish Silver Basting/stuffing Spoon

18th century
Sold 8 February 2026 · Jeff Sims Antiques
This “Handsome George IV Irish Silver Basting/stuffing Spoon” found a buyer.

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A handsome Irish silver stuffing or basting spoon from the reign of King George IV. This wonderful, sought after example is of good gauge silver and is in Fiddle pattern. It has a rat-tail to the reverse of the bowl (something peculiarly Irish on a fiddle pattern shape) and is top marked (hallmarks at the top reverse of the handle). The spoon is of good proportions and gauge and an Irish example is a great find. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

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

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Dublin 1824.

Maker :- William Cummins.

Retailer ;- Mooney.

Length :- 31.5 cms.

Bowl width :- 6.3 cms.

Depth :- 2 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this George IV Silver Spoon to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1148142
Dealers Internal Reference
K1641
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Description
A handsome Irish silver stuffing or basting spoon from the reign of King George IV. This wonderful, sought after example is of good gauge silver and is in Fiddle pattern.
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It has a rat-tail to the reverse of the bowl (something peculiarly Irish on a fiddle pattern shape) and is top marked (hallmarks at the top reverse of the handle).
Jeff Sims Antiques

The spoon is of good proportions and gauge and an Irish example is a great find. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An angled shot of an antique silver basting spoon with a polished finish and a fiddle-pattern handle.
fig 1. A Handsome George IV Irish Silver Basting/stuffing Spoon

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

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

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Dublin 1824.

Maker :- William Cummins.

Retailer ;- Mooney.

Length :- 31.5 cms.

Bowl width :- 6.3 cms.

Depth :- 2 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this George IV Silver Spoon to the Georgian era.

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1148142
Dealers Internal Ref
K1641
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I An angled shot of an antique silver basting spoon with a polished finish and a fiddle-pattern handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Handsome George IV Irish Silver Basting/stuffing Spoon

Archive II An angled shot of an antique silver basting spoon with a polished finish and a fiddle-pattern handle. View II
Archive III An angled shot of an antique silver basting spoon with a polished finish and a fiddle-pattern handle. View III
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Location
Suffolk,
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
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Verified Since Jan 2010
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Location: Suffolk,, United Kingdom
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An angled shot of an antique silver basting spoon with a polished finish and a fiddle-pattern handle.
A handsome George IV Irish silver basting/stuffing spoon
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An angled shot of an antique silver basting spoon with a polished finish and a fiddle-pattern handle.
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  • ObjectCutlery
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge IV
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFiddle handle, Deep oval bowl, Hallmark stamps
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

The George IV period spans from 1820 to 1830, characterised by heavy, classical proportions, robust forms, and often ornate ornamentation reflecting Regency influences.

These items were traditionally hand-wrought from sterling silver using hammering and shaping techniques, frequently marked with official assay office hallmarks to denote purity and origin.

Authenticity is verified through clear hallmarks, including the makers mark, standard mark indicating sterling quality, city assay mark, and the sovereigns head duty mark for the specific reign.

Antique silver can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, used on dining tables for formal settings, or arranged on sideboards as polished decorative accents.

Preservation involves regular gentle cleaning with a specialised non-abrasive silver cloth or polish, storing in tarnish-resistant fabrics, and avoiding exposure to harsh chemicals or moisture.
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