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Antique Silver Topped Stilton Scoop
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Antique Silver Topped Stilton Scoop

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a very chunky and tactile cheese scoop.

The scoop is hallmarked for Sheffield 1918, with the maker's mark of William Hutton & Sons Ltd. Interestingly, the collar of handle is hallmarked for 1914, same maker's mark.

The bone handle is securely attached and free of splits. A good example.

Dimensions:

Weight: 75g

Length: 21cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Antique Silver Stilton Scoop to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192487
Dealers Internal Reference
C832
Description
This is a very chunky and tactile cheese scoop.

The scoop is hallmarked for Sheffield 1918, with the maker's mark of William Hutton & Sons Ltd. Interestingly, the collar of handle is hallmarked for 1914, same maker's mark.

fig 1. An antique silver cheese scoop featuring a curved spade blade, silver ferrule, and a smooth cream-coloured handle.
fig 1. Antique Silver Topped Stilton Scoop

The bone handle is securely attached and free of splits. A good example.

Dimensions:

Weight: 75g

Length: 21cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK.

“
Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
The Silver Cabinet

These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Antique Silver Stilton Scoop to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1192487
Dealers Internal Ref
C832
The Silver Cabinet
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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An antique silver cheese scoop featuring a curved spade blade, silver ferrule, and a smooth cream-coloured handle.
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Archive I An antique silver cheese scoop featuring a curved spade blade, silver ferrule, and a smooth cream-coloured handle.

Antique Silver Topped Stilton Scoop

Archive II An antique silver cheese scoop featuring a curved spade blade, silver ferrule, and a smooth cream-coloured handle. View II
Archive III An antique silver cheese scoop featuring a curved spade blade, silver ferrule, and a smooth cream-coloured handle. View III
Archive IV An antique silver cheese scoop featuring a curved spade blade, silver ferrule, and a smooth cream-coloured handle. View IV
Archive V An antique silver cheese scoop featuring a curved spade blade, silver ferrule, and a smooth cream-coloured handle. View V
Archive VI An antique silver cheese scoop featuring a curved spade blade, silver ferrule, and a smooth cream-coloured handle. View VI
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An antique silver cheese scoop featuring a curved spade blade, silver ferrule, and a smooth cream-coloured handle.
Antique Silver Topped Stilton Scoop
Ref: SA1192487
An antique silver cheese scoop featuring a curved spade blade, silver ferrule, and a smooth cream-coloured handle.
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FAQs

Stilton scoops emerged in 18th-century England during the Georgian era to facilitate the serving of whole Stilton cheese wheels. The curved scoop allowed diners to extract cheese from the core of the wheel without breaking the outer crust.

Cheese scoops were typically constructed with sterling silver or electroplated nickel silver blades fitted to carved bone, ivory, mother-of-pearl, or hardwood handles. A metal collar or ferrule secured the blade to the handle structure.

Authentic pieces feature makers marks or hallmarks stamped near the ferrule or on the rear of the blade. Construction details such as hand-cut handle joints, natural patination, and minor wear at points of friction also indicate age.

An antique cheese scoop can be styled alongside a wooden cheese board, slate platter, or glass cloche during formal dining or charcuterie presentation. Combining vintage serveware with modern tableware creates visual contrast.

Hand washing in warm water with mild detergent is required, avoiding prolonged submersion to protect the handle material and glue joins. Silver components should be gently polished with a soft cotton cloth and silver polish, avoiding abrasive cleaners.
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