Antique George III Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Cheese Scoop (1805)

Name: Antique George III Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Cheese Scoop (1805)
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1195428
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by AC Silver

Description

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English mother of pearl and sterling silver cheese scoop; an addition to our Georgian silver cutlery/flatware collection.

This exceptional and large antique Georgian sterling silver cheese scoop is fitted with the original finely carved wrythen-fluted mother of pearl handle.

The arched scoop is ornamented with contemporary engraved initials.

The Georgian silver stem features the original spring loaded pusher, with a plain thumbpiece; this functional push fitment indicates the high quality of the piece.

This fine and impressive Georgian silver cheese scoop is an exceptional example of its type.

This Georgian sterling silver cheese scoop with a mother of pearl handle is a refined and practical serving piece, well suited to both formal dining and relaxed entertaining, where its elegant form and lustrous handle bring character, craftsmanship and timeless appeal to the table.

Condition

This antique cheese scoop is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of the stem are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of Georgian silver flatware.

Dimensions

Length 24cm/9.45'

Width 3.3cm/1.3'

Height 2.1cm/0.83'

Weight

3.7 troy ounces/114.1g

Maker: William Eley I & William Fearn

Date: 1838

Origin: London, England

A video is available upon request.

Physical Dimensions

Height

2.1cm (0.83")

Width

3.3cm (1.30")

Depth

24cm (9.45")

Declaration

AC Silver has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1195428

Dealers Internal Reference

C9619

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Description

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English mother of pearl and sterling silver cheese scoop; an addition to our Georgian silver cutlery/flatware collection.

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This exceptional and large antique Georgian sterling silver cheese scoop is fitted with the original finely carved wrythen-fluted mother of pearl handle.

AC Silver

fig 1. Antique George III Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Cheese Scoop (1805)

The arched scoop is ornamented with contemporary engraved initials.

The Georgian silver stem features the original spring loaded pusher, with a plain thumbpiece; this functional push fitment indicates the high quality of the piece.

fig 2. Antique George III Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Cheese Scoop (1805)

This fine and impressive Georgian silver cheese scoop is an exceptional example of its type.

This Georgian sterling silver cheese scoop with a mother of pearl handle is a refined and practical serving piece, well suited to both formal dining and relaxed entertaining, where its elegant form and lustrous handle bring character, craftsmanship and timeless appeal to the table.