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Novelty English Sterling Silver Hand Tea Caddy Spoon 1943 Antique
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Novelty English Sterling Silver Hand Tea Caddy Spoon 1943 Antique

1920 - 1940
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A super quality unusual novelty sterling silver caddy spoon. It is hallmarked for Sheffield 1943 with the maker being Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd. It has been superbly made being in the form of a hand, its unusual to see one of this age most are 1970's. It is in super condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs . It measures over 2.75 inches (7.2cm) long by 1.5 inches (4.4cm) wide and weighs 20 grams. A very nice example.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Hand Caddy Spoon to the 1940s.

Independent Date Check ID 09638889
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques Date1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 83 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1940s:
Date letter An on the cuff: fixes the year as 1943.
Sheffield crown and lion passant marks: English sterling silver standard.
Sponsor's punch TB over &S: workshop of Thomas Bradbury and Sons.
Soft edge wear and faint polish lines: decades of light handling.

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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SA1234127
Dealers Internal Reference
37523
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Description
A super quality unusual novelty sterling silver caddy spoon. It is hallmarked for Sheffield 1943 with the maker being Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
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It has been superbly made being in the form of a hand, its unusual to see one of this age most are 1970's.
The Silver Squirrel

It is in super condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs . It measures over 2.75 inches (7.2cm) long by 1.5 inches (4.4cm) wide and weighs 20 grams. A very nice example.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Hand Caddy Spoon to the 1940s.

Independent Date Report ID 09638889
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques dating1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 83 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1940s:
Date letter An on the cuff: fixes the year as 1943.
Sheffield crown and lion passant marks: English sterling silver standard.
Sponsor's punch TB over &S: workshop of Thomas Bradbury and Sons.
Soft edge wear and faint polish lines: decades of light handling.

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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234127
Dealers Internal Ref
37523
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Archive I A sterling silver tea caddy spoon shaped like an open human hand with visible hallmarks stamped near the wrist handle.

Novelty English Sterling Silver Hand Tea Caddy Spoon 1943 Antique

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A sterling silver tea caddy spoon shaped like an open human hand with visible hallmarks stamped near the wrist handle.
NOVELTY ENGLISH STERLING SILVER HAND TEA CADDY SPOON 1943 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1234127
A sterling silver tea caddy spoon shaped like an open human hand with visible hallmarks stamped near the wrist handle.
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  • ObjectCaddy Spoons
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHand shape, ribbed fingers, stamped hallmarks

This novelty English sterling silver tea caddy spoon dates from the 1940 period. The piece takes the sculptural form of an open human hand with distinct ribbed fingers, possessing a polished silver colour and gleaming metallic finish. Visible details include realistic hand shaping along the bowl and stamped hallmarks placed neatly near the flared wrist handle. The spoon measures 7.2 cm long by 4.4 cm wide. Ideal for everyday domestic use or collection display, this caddy spoon sits neatly atop a sideboard top within an English country house setting. The tactile hand form provides an engaging serving utensil for loose leaf tea preparation, bringing a touch of mid-century novelty design to a modern tea service. Collectors of vintage silver will find this item a practical addition to existing table settings.

FAQs

Clean sterling silver with a soft cloth and a gentle silver polish to remove tarnish without scratching the metal surface. Avoid dishwashers and harsh liquid chemicals, storing the piece in an anti-tarnish cloth bag or felt-lined case when not on display.

A novelty silver caddy spoon makes an intriguing decorative accent when displayed on a tea tray, mounted in a shadow box, or placed atop a sideboard alongside period teaware. It can also function as a unique condiment server or salt scoop for formal dining settings.

Authentic English silver items feature official assay office hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for sterling silver, a town mark, a date letter, and a makers mark. Inspecting these stamped hallmarks on the handle or cuff allows precise verification of the origin, maker, and year of manufacture.

Silver tea caddy spoons were typically pressed, stamped, or cast from sterling silver, which consists of 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for strength. Novelty designs, such as hand-shaped bowls, required precise silversmithing techniques and die-stamping to create defined contours.

A tea caddy spoon is a specialised short spoon designed to scoop loose leaf tea from a caddy box into a teapot. Popularised in the late 18th century, these spoons were crafted in various decorative and novelty shapes, such as hands, leaves, and jockey caps.
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