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A Fine 18th Century Georgian Silver Basting/stuffing Spoon
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A Fine 18th Century Georgian Silver Basting/stuffing Spoon

18th century
Description

A superb example of a late 18th Century silver basting or stuffing spoon. This wonderful example is in Old English pattern, with no crests or initials. The large proportions would allow the spoon to make a fine serving piece on a well laid table. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. The bowl tip is excellent.

Hallmarks :- Partial softening. but easily readable.

Date :- London 1794.

Maker :- Richard Crossley.

Length :- 31 cms.

Bowl width :- 5.5 cms.

Depth :- 1.5 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Basting Spoon to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1206716
Dealers Internal Reference
B/13905
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Description
A superb example of a late 18th Century silver basting or stuffing spoon. This wonderful example is in Old English pattern, with no crests or initials. The large proportions would allow the spoon to make a fine serving piece on a well laid table. Dimensions below.
fig 1. An 18th-century sterling silver basting spoon with a deep oval bowl and a long tapered handle.
fig 1. A Fine 18th Century Georgian Silver Basting/stuffing Spoon

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. The bowl tip is excellent.

Hallmarks :- Partial softening. but easily readable.

Date :- London 1794.

Maker :- Richard Crossley.

Length :- 31 cms.

Bowl width :- 5.5 cms.

Depth :- 1.5 cms.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Basting Spoon to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206716
Dealers Internal Ref
B/13905
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An 18th-century sterling silver basting spoon with a deep oval bowl and a long tapered handle.
A fine 18th Century Georgian silver basting/stuffing spoon
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An 18th-century sterling silver basting spoon with a deep oval bowl and a long tapered handle.
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Basting spoons, also referred to as stuffing spoons, emerged as essential components of British formal dining in the late 17th and 18th centuries, designed specifically for dishing roasts and collecting pan juices.

Georgian flatware was predominantly hand-hammered from sterling silver, adhering to a purity standard of 925 parts per thousand silver alloyed with copper for structural durability.

Authentic pieces carry a set of hallmark stamps usually found on the back of the stem, including the makers mark, lion passant, town mark, date letter, and monarch duty mark.

Large silver serving utensils can be incorporated into active table settings alongside modern tableware, displayed inside glazed cabinets, or arranged decoratively on dining sideboards.

Silver should be washed by hand in warm water with mild detergent, thoroughly dried with a soft cloth, and polished occasionally using a specialized non-abrasive silver cream to remove oxidisation.
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