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Exeter Silver Serving Spoon
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Exeter Silver Serving Spoon

18th century
Description

A good example of a large solid Sterling silver spoon. It is a large tablespoon size or small serving spoon. It is a simple design with engraved initials 'AB' on the tip of the handle. It is a good quality piece and weighs approximately 60g.

It is clearly hallmarked for Exeter, 1806 and the maker William Welch II

It is in excellent condition for its age. There are no major damages and it displays beautifully. There are some faint surface scratches and a few light marks but nothing detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

Approximate Measurements :

Length : 8 3/4" / 22cm

Bowl : 3" / 8cm x 1 3/4" / 4.5cm

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 Antique Silver Serving Spoon to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09650509
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 220 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Date letter K alongside the George III duty mark: 1806.
Exeter castle town punch: Devon assay office.
Maker's mark WW: Exeter silversmith William Welch the second.
Old English pattern with down-turned stem: standard table silver form.
Hand-engraved script initials on the handle: contemporary personal monogram.

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
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1235787
Description
A good example of a large solid Sterling silver spoon. It is a large tablespoon size or small serving spoon. It is a simple design with engraved initials 'AB' on the tip of the handle. It is a good quality piece and weighs approximately 60g.
fig 1. An antique sterling silver serving spoon featuring a tapered handle with monogram engraving and an oval bowl.
fig 1. Exeter Silver Serving Spoon

It is clearly hallmarked for Exeter, 1806 and the maker William Welch II

It is in excellent condition for its age. There are no major damages and it displays beautifully. There are some faint surface scratches and a few light marks but nothing detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

fig 2. An antique sterling silver serving spoon featuring a tapered handle with monogram engraving and an oval bowl.
fig 2. Exeter Silver Serving Spoon

Approximate Measurements :

Length : 8 3/4" / 22cm

Bowl : 3" / 8cm x 1 3/4" / 4.5cm

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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 Antique Silver Serving Spoon to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09650509
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 220 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Date letter K alongside the George III duty mark: 1806.
Exeter castle town punch: Devon assay office.
Maker's mark WW: Exeter silversmith William Welch the second.
Old English pattern with down-turned stem: standard table silver form.
Hand-engraved script initials on the handle: contemporary personal monogram.

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.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235787
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Archive I An antique sterling silver serving spoon featuring a tapered handle with monogram engraving and an oval bowl.

Exeter Silver Serving Spoon

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An antique sterling silver serving spoon featuring a tapered handle with monogram engraving and an oval bowl.
EXETER Silver Serving Spoon
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An antique sterling silver serving spoon featuring a tapered handle with monogram engraving and an oval bowl.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectServing Spoons
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsMonogram engraving, Oval bowl, Tapered handle
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 8 cm (3 in)

This Georgian serving spoon is made from solid sterling silver with a reflective silver finish. The design includes a tapered handle with monogram engraving reading 'AB' at the tip, a plain curved stem, and a broad oval bowl. Hallmarks for Exeter, 1806, and maker William Welch II are present, alongside faint surface scratches, light marks, and subtle polish residue reflecting age. The piece measures 22 cm high by 8 cm wide. In a modern home, this item serves as a functional utensil for formal dining or as a decorative display piece on a sideboard top. It is suited for everyday use or special occasions, bringing traditional silverware into contemporary interiors. The solid construction and classic English country house style allow it to integrate smoothly with existing tableware collections or display arrangements.

FAQs

Exeter silver refers to items hallmarked at the Exeter Assay Office in Devon, England, which produced distinct provincial British silver flatware and hollowware until its closure in 1883.

Antique British silver spoons were primarily crafted from sterling silver, an alloy containing 92.5 percent pure silver and 7.5 percent copper for structural strength.

Authentic Exeter silver features distinct hallmarks stamped on the stem, including a town mark depicting a castle, alongside a maker mark, date letter, lion passant, and monarch duty mark.

Antique silver serving spoons can be layered alongside modern neutral tableware on a dining table or displayed inside a glass cabinet to add historical context.

Clean antique silver using a specialized silver polish applied gently with a soft cotton cloth, avoiding abrasive sponges, and store in tarnish-resistant cloth covers.
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