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Set of Six Scottish Silver Grapefruit Spoons by Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh 1923
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Set of Six Scottish Silver Grapefruit Spoons by Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh 1923

1900 - 1920
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A fine set of six Scottish sterling silver grapefruit spoons by Hamilton & Inches, fully hallmarked for Edinburgh, 1923.

The spoons are of elegant plain form, each with an elongated pointed bowl specifically designed for grapefruit and other citrus fruits, together with a gently tapered handle and rounded terminal.

Hamilton & Inches, founded in Edinburgh in 1866, is one of Scotland's most distinguished names in fine jewellery and silverware, with a long-standing reputation for exceptional quality and craftsmanship.

The set is in excellent antique condition, with only minimal signs of age and use. The hallmarks are clear and well defined.

An attractive and practical set of early 20th-century Scottish silver, equally suitable for use, display or as a thoughtful gift.

Maker: Hamilton & Inches

Assay office: Edinburgh

Date: 1923

Material: Sterling silver

Weight: 110 grams / approximately 3.54 troy ounces

Condition: Excellent

Date of Manufacture

Touch of Time Antiques has dated this Silver Grapefruit Spoons Set to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09572851
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 103 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Date letter s on the stem: 1923.
Thistle and castle punches: Edinburgh sterling silver.
Maker's mark H&I: Edinburgh silversmiths Hamilton & Inches.
Pointed bowl design: purpose-made for citrus fruit.
Light handling marks over the silver: honest use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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A fine set of six Scottish sterling silver grapefruit spoons by Hamilton & Inches, fully hallmarked for Edinburgh, 1923.
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The spoons are of elegant plain form, each with an elongated pointed bowl specifically designed for grapefruit and other citrus fruits, together with a gently tapered handle and rounded terminal.
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fig 1. A set of six sterling silver grapefruit spoons with pointed bowls and tapered handles on a dark background.
fig 1. Set of Six Scottish Silver Grapefruit Spoons by Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh 1923

Hamilton & Inches, founded in Edinburgh in 1866, is one of Scotland's most distinguished names in fine jewellery and silverware, with a long-standing reputation for exceptional quality and craftsmanship.

fig 2. A set of six sterling silver grapefruit spoons with pointed bowls and tapered handles on a dark background.
fig 2. Set of Six Scottish Silver Grapefruit Spoons by Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh 1923

The set is in excellent antique condition, with only minimal signs of age and use. The hallmarks are clear and well defined.

An attractive and practical set of early 20th-century Scottish silver, equally suitable for use, display or as a thoughtful gift.

Maker: Hamilton & Inches

Assay office: Edinburgh

Date: 1923

Material: Sterling silver

Weight: 110 grams / approximately 3.54 troy ounces

Condition: Excellent

Date of Manufacture

Touch of Time Antiques has dated this Silver Grapefruit Spoons Set to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09572851
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 103 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Date letter s on the stem: 1923.
Thistle and castle punches: Edinburgh sterling silver.
Maker's mark H&I: Edinburgh silversmiths Hamilton & Inches.
Pointed bowl design: purpose-made for citrus fruit.
Light handling marks over the silver: honest 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.

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A set of six sterling silver grapefruit spoons with pointed bowls and tapered handles on a dark background.
Set of Six Scottish Silver Grapefruit Spoons by Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh 1923
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  • ObjectCutlery
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPointed bowls, Tapered handles, Smooth polished finish, Central ridge line

A set of six Scottish sterling silver grapefruit spoons by Hamilton & Inches, hallmarked for Edinburgh, 1923, exemplifies early 20th-century Art Deco style. Each spoon has a smooth polished silver finish, an elongated pointed bowl, a central ridge line along the handle, a gently tapered shape, and a rounded terminal. The visible surface displays clear, well-defined hallmarks near the bowl junction alongside minimal signs of age and use across the polished metal. These small citrus spoons measure approximately 15 cm in length. Designed for practical use with grapefruit and citrus fruits, this set serves well on a dining table or sideboard top during breakfast service or afternoon tea. They also function as a thoughtful gift or a decorative collection piece within a traditional or modern home setting. The sterling silver construction provides durability for daily service while maintaining the refined aesthetic typical of Scottish provincial silverware from the 1920 period.

FAQs

Grapefruit spoons are specialised items of flatware featuring pointed bowls designed to segment and scoop citrus fruits easily. They gained widespread popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as formal dining services expanded to include course-specific utensils.

Fine antique flatware is crafted from sterling silver, an alloy containing 92.5 percent pure silver and 7.5 percent copper for structural rigidity. British silversmiths shaped these pieces through hand-forging or precision casting before applying official assay office hallmarks.

Authentic Scottish silver features official assay hallmarks, such as the castle mark for Edinburgh or the tree, fish, bird, and ring mark for Glasgow. These marks are stamped alongside a purity mark, date letter, and makers initials to verify origin and production year.

Incorporate antique silver cutlery into contemporary dining settings by pairing polished silver pieces with neutral linen napkins, matte stoneware, or modern glassware. Displaying flatware sets on a sideboard or table setting creates a refined contrast against minimal decor.

Clean solid silver flatware with warm water, mild detergent, and a soft cloth, drying immediately to prevent water spots. Periodically polish with a specialized silver cream to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive sponges that could strip patination or hallmarks.
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