Georgian Sterling Silver Spoon 18th Century

Name: Exeter Silver Spoon 1807
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1179675
Price: 110 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSilverware
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialSterling Silver
ColourSilver
MotifsBright-cut engraving, Monogrammed terminal, Oval bowl, Tapered stem

This Georgian sterling silver spoon originates from Exeter and dates to 1807, bearing the maker's mark for Joseph Hicks alongside clear hallmarks. The piece exhibits a polished silver finish with reflective surfaces and subtle tone variations across the metal. Decorative elements include fine bright-cut hand engraving along the tapered stem and an engraved monogram on the upturned terminal, complemented by a smooth oval bowl designed for utility and presentation. The spoon measures 21 cm in length. Practical integration into a modern household suits placement on a sideboard top, where the silverware serves as a functional utensil for formal dining or as a display piece within a collection of antique tableware, reflecting early nineteenth-century domestic habits and silversmithing traditions without requiring extensive maintenance beyond standard care for precious metals.

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Georgian silver spoons from this period typically feature balanced proportions, clear regional assay hallmarks, and decorative hand-engraving techniques such as bright-cutting along the stem and terminal.

They were hand-forged from sterling silver containing 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with copper, shaped through hammering, and stamped with official assay marks prior to decorative engraving.

Authentic Exeter silver of 1807 displays a distinct set of stamped punches including the Exeter castle town mark, the lion passant, a sovereign duty mark, a specific date letter, and maker initials.

Antique silver flatware can be presented in glass-fronted cabinets, mounted in shadow frames, or displayed inside decorative glass vessels on dining sideboards.

Clean sterling silver gently using a non-abrasive cotton cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding harsh chemicals or automatic dishwashers to preserve the historic patina.

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