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Georgian Silver Caddy Spoon
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Georgian Silver Caddy Spoon

18th century
Sold 31 October 2026 · In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Description

A good example of a Georgian sterling silver caddy spoon with a distinctive large shovel shaped spoon and short handle. It has a beautifully engraved pattern and vacant cartouche on the end of the handle.

It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham, 1809 and the maker Joseph Willmore. It weighs approximately 7g.

It is in good condition for its age. There are no major damages and it displays well. There are some faint surface marks and minor dinks here and there but nothing detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the world £25

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Georgian Silver Caddy Spoon to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09649662
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 217 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Birmingham date letter l on the handle: 1809.
Maker's punch JW: Birmingham silversmith Joseph Willmore.
Shovel-shaped bowl with short curved handle: made to fit a tea caddy.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
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SA1235666
Description
A good example of a Georgian sterling silver caddy spoon with a distinctive large shovel shaped spoon and short handle. It has a beautifully engraved pattern and vacant cartouche on the end of the handle.
fig 1. A Georgian sterling silver caddy spoon with a rectangular shovel-form bowl and bright-cut engraved geometric patterns on the handle.
fig 1. Georgian Silver Caddy Spoon

It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham, 1809 and the maker Joseph Willmore. It weighs approximately 7g.

It is in good condition for its age. There are no major damages and it displays well. There are some faint surface marks and minor dinks here and there but nothing detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

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The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the world £25

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Georgian Silver Caddy Spoon to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09649662
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 217 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Birmingham date letter l on the handle: 1809.
Maker's punch JW: Birmingham silversmith Joseph Willmore.
Shovel-shaped bowl with short curved handle: made to fit a tea caddy.

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.

Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
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SA1235666
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Archive I A Georgian sterling silver caddy spoon with a rectangular shovel-form bowl and bright-cut engraved geometric patterns on the handle. SOLD31 OCT 26

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A Georgian sterling silver caddy spoon with a rectangular shovel-form bowl and bright-cut engraved geometric patterns on the handle.
Georgian Silver Caddy Spoon
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A Georgian sterling silver caddy spoon with a rectangular shovel-form bowl and bright-cut engraved geometric patterns on the handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCaddy Spoons
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBright-cut engraving, shovel bowl, foliate motifs, wriggle-work pattern
  • SizeW 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

This Georgian sterling silver caddy spoon presents a distinctive rectangular shovel-form bowl paired with a short handle. The bright-cut engraved decoration includes intricate foliate motifs, geometric patterns, and a wriggle-work design bordering a central rectangular reserve within the bowl, alongside a vacant cartouche on the rounded terminal. Clearly hallmarked for Birmingham in 1809 by maker Joseph Willmore, the surface exhibits faint marks and minor dinks alongside polished highlights across its silver tone. Measuring 6.5 cm wide and 3.5 cm deep, the piece functions as a refined serving accessory. Display this item upon a sideboard top within an English Country House setting. Collectors can utilise the small spoon for dispensing loose tea leaves from traditional caddies during afternoon tea gatherings. The compact proportion also allows for integration within curated display cases alongside other period silver tableware.

FAQs

Tea caddy spoons emerged in Great Britain during the late eighteenth century as specialized utensils designed to scoop dry tea leaves from a caddy into a teapot. As imported tea was a high-value commodity during the Georgian era, these spoons were created with short handles to fit directly inside tea caddy compartments.

The majority of Georgian caddy spoons were hand-crafted from sterling silver (925 purity standard). Silversmiths utilized techniques such as hand-stamping, bright-cut engraving, and hand-chasing to ornament the bowls and handles with floral, geometric, or pricked patterns.

Authentic Georgian silver spoons feature British hallmark stamps indicating the standard mark (lion passant), town mark, makers mark, date letter, and duty mark (Monarchs head). The physical weight, signs of hand craftsmanship, and period-appropriate engraving techniques like bright-cutting also distinguish genuine pieces.

Small silverware items can be integrated into contemporary decor by displaying them inside glass-topped shadow boxes, arranged on dark lacquered trays on a sideboard, or placed alongside antique glassware in a lighted display cabinet.

Clean sterling silver using a specialised, non-abrasive silver polishing cloth or cream to remove tarnish without stripping detailed engraving. Store the item in a dry environment wrapped in anti-tarnish cloth to prevent oxidisation caused by atmospheric humidity and sulfur.
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