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Georgian Sterling Silver King's Hourglass Spice Sifter Spoon George III
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Georgian Sterling Silver King's Hourglass Spice Sifter Spoon George III

18th century
For Sale by The Fancy Fox
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A very pretty and substantial sterling silver spice sifter spoon in the King's Hourglass pattern with cast double threaded edge and shell motifs to the handle and heel. Hallmarked for London 1820, makers William Eley I & William Fearn. There is a small bright cut engraved crest of a bird. These small sifter spoons were used to sprinkle spices over desserts and drinks and are perfect for similar use today to zhuzh up your cappuccinos, cocktails and puddings.

It measures 13.4cm (5 1/4") long and 3.2cm (1 1/4") wide and weighs a very respectable 34g / 1.1ozt.

In very good condition with no damage or repair. There is some minor handling wear to the top of the handle from 200 years of use, mainly to the front over the hourglass device, family crest and bottom edge of the shell, and slightly to the hourglass on the reverse. Further down handling wear is minimal and the marks are lovely and clear.

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The Fancy Fox has dated this Georgian Silver Sifter Spoon to the Georgian era.

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SA1234266
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1993
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Description
A very pretty and substantial sterling silver spice sifter spoon in the King's Hourglass pattern with cast double threaded edge and shell motifs to the handle and heel. Hallmarked for London 1820, makers William Eley I & William Fearn. There is a small bright cut engraved crest of a bird.
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These small sifter spoons were used to sprinkle spices over desserts and drinks and are perfect for similar use today to zhuzh up your cappuccinos, cocktails and puddings.
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fig 1. A Georgian sterling silver sifter spoon featuring a circular pierced bowl and a Kings Hourglass pattern handle.
fig 1. Georgian Sterling Silver King's Hourglass Spice Sifter Spoon George III

It measures 13.4cm (5 1/4") long and 3.2cm (1 1/4") wide and weighs a very respectable 34g / 1.1ozt.

In very good condition with no damage or repair. There is some minor handling wear to the top of the handle from 200 years of use, mainly to the front over the hourglass device, family crest and bottom edge of the shell, and slightly to the hourglass on the reverse. Further down handling wear is minimal and the marks are lovely and clear.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Georgian Silver Sifter Spoon to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234266
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1993
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Archive I A Georgian sterling silver sifter spoon featuring a circular pierced bowl and a Kings Hourglass pattern handle.

Georgian Sterling Silver King's Hourglass Spice Sifter Spoon George III

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A Georgian sterling silver sifter spoon featuring a circular pierced bowl and a Kings Hourglass pattern handle.
Georgian Sterling Silver King's Hourglass Spice Sifter Spoon George III
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A Georgian sterling silver sifter spoon featuring a circular pierced bowl and a Kings Hourglass pattern handle.
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  • ObjectSifter Spoon
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced bowl, Kings Hourglass pattern, Shell terminal, Threaded stem

This Georgian sterling silver spice sifter spoon belongs to the George III period and follows the King's Hourglass pattern. The silver piece has a polished reflective finish and displays a circular pierced bowl, a cast double-threaded edge, and shell motifs on the handle and heel. A small bright cut engraved crest of a bird appears on the handle, alongside clear hallmarks for London 1820 by makers William Eley I and William Fearn. Minor handling wear is visible on the top of the handle, the front over the hourglass device, the family crest, the bottom edge of the shell, and the reverse. Measuring 13.4 cm in length, the spoon suits practical modern deployment on a sideboard top. It functions well in the home today for sprinkling spices over desserts and drinks, as well as finishing cappuccinos, cocktails, and puddings.

FAQs

A spice sifter spoon, also known as a sugar or spice ladle, is a perforated piece of flatware created during the 18th and early 19th centuries to sprinkle spices, sugar, or powdered condiments over food.

These spoons were typically wrought from sterling silver with a purity of 925 parts per thousand, featuring hand-punched pierced bowls and cast or die-struck decorative handles.

Authentic pieces feature official British hallmarks, including the monarchs head duty mark, a lion passant standard mark, a town mark, a date letter, and a makers mark.

This small decorative object can be displayed as part of a formal dining table layout, arranged inside a glazed cabinet, or presented on a tray alongside period tableware.

Clean gently using a soft cloth and specialised silver polish to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive scrubbers or dishwasher cleaning that can harm the surface of the metal.
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