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Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Shell Caddy Spoon with Engraved Handle - 1788
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Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Shell Caddy Spoon with Engraved Handle - 1788

18th century
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A Nice Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon with a scallop shell-form bowl. The handle is engraved with restrained linear decoration, adding refinement without overwhelming the form. Marked ‘S G E W’ for ‘Samuel Godbehere & Edward Wigan’, a London based silversmith. Hallmarked for 1788.

* It is an ideal accessory for tea, sugar, or spices, where a compact silver scoop is still the best tool.

Measurements:

Length: 3 1/2" (approx. 9cm)

Silver weight: 10g

In good condition – The spoon presents well overall, with the shell fluting remaining clearly defined. There is light surface wear consistent with age, use, and routine polishing.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Caddy Spoon to the Georgian era.

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A Nice Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon with a scallop shell-form bowl.
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The handle is engraved with restrained linear decoration, adding refinement without overwhelming the form.
Kingsdown Antiques

Marked ‘S G E W’ for ‘Samuel Godbehere & Edward Wigan’, a London based silversmith. Hallmarked for 1788.

fig 1. A Georgian sterling silver caddy spoon featuring a fluted shell bowl and an engraved bright-cut handle.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Shell Caddy Spoon with Engraved Handle - 1788

It is an ideal accessory for tea, sugar, or spices, where a compact silver scoop is still the best tool.

Measurements:

Length: 3 1/2" (approx. 9cm)

Silver weight: 10g

In good condition – The spoon presents well overall, with the shell fluting remaining clearly defined. There is light surface wear consistent with age, use, and routine polishing.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Caddy Spoon to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203337
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53133
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A Georgian sterling silver caddy spoon featuring a fluted shell bowl and an engraved bright-cut handle.
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Shell Caddy Spoon with Engraved Handle - 1788
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A Georgian sterling silver caddy spoon featuring a fluted shell bowl and an engraved bright-cut handle.
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  • ObjectCaddy Spoons
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsShell bowl, Bright-cut engraving, Fluted bowl, Tapered handle
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in)

This Georgian sterling silver caddy spoon presents a scalloped shell-form bowl and a tapered handle bearing bright-cut engraving and dotted linear motifs. Hallmarked for 1788 in London by silversmiths Samuel Godbehere and Edward Wigan, the piece exhibits clear fluting, legible maker marks, and light surface wear consistent with age, use, and routine polishing. The metallic silver surface catches the light across the fluted ridges of the bowl and the detailed patterns of the handle. Measuring 9 cm high, the spoon has a compact form suited for domestic service. Placed upon a sideboard top or used within an English country house interior, the item functions as a practical accessory for tea, sugar, or spices, bringing period character to a tabletop display while retaining its original utility as a small serving scoop for everyday hospitality.

FAQs

A caddy spoon is a short-handled spoon designed specifically for measuring loose tea leaves from a tea caddy into a teapot, becoming widely popular in Britain during the late 18th century.

These utensils were typically fashioned from sterling silver, employing hand-engraving, bright-cutting, and press-forming techniques to create detailed fluted shell bowls and patterned stems.

Authentic items feature complete British hallmark sequences, including the makers mark, sovereigns head duty mark, lion passant for sterling purity, and a date letter corresponding to the period.

Small silver tea scoops can be displayed under small glass cloches, arranged on decorative trays alongside barware, or integrated into a loose-leaf tea station on a dining sideboard.

Clean silver items gently using a soft cotton cloth and specialised, non-abrasive silver polish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that strip away natural patina and fine engraved details.
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