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A Useful Pair of Scottish Silver Mustard Spoons by Hamilton & Inches
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A Useful Pair of Scottish Silver Mustard Spoons by Hamilton & Inches

19th century
Description

A useful pair of silver mustard spoons, assayed in Edinburgh. These charming matching spoons are Victorian in date and are made by the collectable silversmiths of Hamilton & Inches. Each spoon is single struck (pattern to front only) in the popular Kings pattern and are of good gauge silver. A great addition to any collection. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK - Special Delivery

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. The bowl tips are excellent.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Edinburgh 1866.

Makers :- Hamilton & Inches.

Length :- 12.8 cms.

Bowl width :- 2.2 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Scottish Silver Mustard Spoons to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 09421623
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Date letter K: 1866.
Maker's mark H&I: the Edinburgh silversmiths Hamilton & Inches.
Edinburgh castle and thistle marks: Scottish sterling silver.
Queen Victoria duty mark: struck during the Victorian period.
Single-struck King's pattern: die-stamped decoration on the front with a plain back.
Fine surface handling marks across the silver: gentle domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.8cm (5.04")
Width
2.2cm (0.87")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1203089
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2276
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Description
A useful pair of silver mustard spoons, assayed in Edinburgh.
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These charming matching spoons are Victorian in date and are made by the collectable silversmiths of Hamilton & Inches.
Andrew Cox Antiques

Each spoon is single struck (pattern to front only) in the popular Kings pattern and are of good gauge silver. A great addition to any collection. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A pair of polished Scottish sterling silver mustard spoons featuring detailed shell and scroll terminal decorations.
fig 1. A Useful Pair of Scottish Silver Mustard Spoons by Hamilton & Inches

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK - Special Delivery

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. The bowl tips are excellent.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Edinburgh 1866.

Makers :- Hamilton & Inches.

Length :- 12.8 cms.

Bowl width :- 2.2 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Scottish Silver Mustard Spoons to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09421623
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Date letter K: 1866.
Maker's mark H&I: the Edinburgh silversmiths Hamilton & Inches.
Edinburgh castle and thistle marks: Scottish sterling silver.
Queen Victoria duty mark: struck during the Victorian period.
Single-struck King's pattern: die-stamped decoration on the front with a plain back.
Fine surface handling marks across the silver: gentle domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
12.8cm (5.04")
Width
2.2cm (0.87")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1203089
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2276
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Archive I A pair of polished Scottish sterling silver mustard spoons featuring detailed shell and scroll terminal decorations.

A Useful Pair of Scottish Silver Mustard Spoons by Hamilton & Inches

Archive II A pair of polished Scottish sterling silver mustard spoons featuring detailed shell and scroll terminal decorations. View II
Archive III A pair of polished Scottish sterling silver mustard spoons featuring detailed shell and scroll terminal decorations. View III
Archive IV A pair of polished Scottish sterling silver mustard spoons featuring detailed shell and scroll terminal decorations. View IV
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A pair of polished Scottish sterling silver mustard spoons featuring detailed shell and scroll terminal decorations.
A useful pair of Scottish silver mustard spoons by Hamilton & Inches
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A pair of polished Scottish sterling silver mustard spoons featuring detailed shell and scroll terminal decorations.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCondiment Spoons
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsShell terminal, Scrollwork, Oval bowl, Die-struck relief
  • SizeH 12.8 cm (5 in) x W 2.2 cm (1 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This pair of Victorian condiment spoons originates from 1860 and bears the marks of the silversmiths Hamilton & Inches, having been assayed in Edinburgh. Formed from sterling silver with a bright polished finish, the pieces exhibit a classic silver colour. Each item displays single-struck die-struck relief decoration in the King's pattern, featuring an oval bowl, scrollwork along the stem, and a prominent shell terminal at the base of the handle. The set is free from dents or splits, maintaining clear and readable hallmarks alongside pristine bowl tips. Measuring 12.8 cm high, 2.2 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, these functional objects fit comfortably alongside domestic tableware collections. In a modern home, they are suited for placement on a dining table or sideboard top during meals, serving mustard or other table condiments from glass or silver pots. Their compact proportions allow them to integrate easily into existing cutlery sets or display cabinets used for antique silverware.

FAQs

Condiment spoons, particularly mustard spoons, became prevalent in British dining during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as formal table service evolved. Renowned makers such as Hamilton & Inches of Edinburgh produced silver flatware decorated with traditional terminal patterns, including the Kings and Queens patterns.

Antique mustard spoons are typically crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked to guarantee a standard purity of 925 parts per 1000. Silver was favoured for table accessories due to its durability, malleability for detailed die-struck decoration, and bright finish.

Authentic Scottish silver carries official hallmarks struck into the metal, including the makers mark, the assay office mark (a castle for Edinburgh or a tree, fish, and bell for Glasgow), the purity mark (a thistle), and a date letter denoting the year of manufacture.

These spoons can be paired with contemporary ceramic, glass, or salt-glazed condiment pots during formal meals. Alternatively, display them on a dining room sideboard inside a velvet-lined cutlery case or presented in a tabletop showcase.

Wash condiment spoons promptly after use in warm soapy water to prevent acidic condiments from tarnishing or pitting the metal. Polish occasionally with a soft cloth and specialised silver cream, avoiding harsh chemical dips that remove natural patination.
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