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ANTIQUE #SA1182366

Stunning Pair Of Victorian Cased Silver Scallop Shell Serving Spoons

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: The Fancy Fox

A super quality pair of Victorian dessert serving spoons with beautifully shaped scallop shell bowls and ornate cast stems mounted with an apostle, well detailed all around. Set in their original black leather fitted case from the retailers Howell & James Ltd of Regent Street (Goldsmiths to Queen Victoria), the interior is a feature of its own in raspberry pink ruched silk and velvet with an unusual intricate plaited silk edging to the velvet.
 
Hallmarked for Sheffield 1876, makers Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall (Martin, Hall & Co.).
 
The spoons measure 20.2cm (8'') long and 6cm (2 5/16'') wide and weigh 166g / 5.3ozt. 
 
In excellent condition with no damage or repair and minimal handling wear. The case is also in very good condition with just a few minor signs of age to the outside and a bit faded to the underside. The inside is immaculate.
 
We are now taking a few days off for Christmas, back on the 5th of January*. Wishing all our customers a very Happy Christmas!!
 
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Antique SA1182366 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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