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Exeter Silver Tablespoon
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Exeter Silver Tablespoon

19th century
Description

A good example of a large solid Sterling silver tablespoon. It is in the popular fiddle pattern and has engraved initials 'J.E.W' on the tip of the handle. It is a good quality piece and weighs approximately 46g.

It is fully hallmarked for Exeter, 1857 and the maker Josiah Williams & Co

It is in very good condition with clear hallmarks. There are no major damages and it displays well. There are some faint surface scratches and a few light marks and dinks but nothing detrimental.

Approximate Measurements :

Length : 7" / 18cm

Bowl : 2 1/4" / 6cm x 1 1/2" / 4cm

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Exeter Silver Tablespoon to the 19th Century.

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SA1236181
Description
A good example of a large solid Sterling silver tablespoon. It is in the popular fiddle pattern and has engraved initials 'J.E.W' on the tip of the handle. It is a good quality piece and weighs approximately 46g.
fig 1. A sterling silver fiddle pattern tablespoon featuring an engraved monogram on the handle terminal and a polished oval bowl.
fig 1. Exeter Silver Tablespoon

It is fully hallmarked for Exeter, 1857 and the maker Josiah Williams & Co

It is in very good condition with clear hallmarks. There are no major damages and it displays well. There are some faint surface scratches and a few light marks and dinks but nothing detrimental.

fig 2. A sterling silver fiddle pattern tablespoon featuring an engraved monogram on the handle terminal and a polished oval bowl.
fig 2. Exeter Silver Tablespoon

Approximate Measurements :

Length : 7" / 18cm

Bowl : 2 1/4" / 6cm x 1 1/2" / 4cm

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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

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Exeter Silver Tablespoon to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236181
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Archive I A sterling silver fiddle pattern tablespoon featuring an engraved monogram on the handle terminal and a polished oval bowl.

Exeter Silver Tablespoon

Archive II A sterling silver fiddle pattern tablespoon featuring an engraved monogram on the handle terminal and a polished oval bowl. View II
Archive III A sterling silver fiddle pattern tablespoon featuring an engraved monogram on the handle terminal and a polished oval bowl. View III
Archive IV A sterling silver fiddle pattern tablespoon featuring an engraved monogram on the handle terminal and a polished oval bowl. View IV
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Archive VIII A sterling silver fiddle pattern tablespoon featuring an engraved monogram on the handle terminal and a polished oval bowl. View VIII
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A sterling silver fiddle pattern tablespoon featuring an engraved monogram on the handle terminal and a polished oval bowl.
EXETER Silver Tablespoon
Ref: SA1236181
A sterling silver fiddle pattern tablespoon featuring an engraved monogram on the handle terminal and a polished oval bowl.
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  • ObjectCutlery & Flatware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFiddle pattern stem, Engraved monogram, Oval bowl
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 6 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth-century sterling silver tablespoon follows the popular fiddle pattern, exhibiting a bright silver colour with a polished finish. The item includes an oval bowl and an engraved monogram of the initials 'J.E.W' on the tip of the handle terminal, accompanied by faint surface scratches, light marks, and dinks from use. Fully hallmarked for Exeter, 1857 by the maker Josiah Williams & Co, the piece displays clear hallmarks and has no major damages. Measuring 18 cm high and 6 cm wide, this cutlery piece is suited for display on a sideboard top in a dining room, kitchen, or living area today. It serves as an authentic dining accessory for formal table settings or as part of a traditional flatware collection in an English country house interior.

FAQs

Exeter silver refers to pieces assayed at the Exeter Assay Office in Devon, which operated until its closure in 1883, producing distinct regional provincial silver flatware including fiddle pattern spoons.

Spoons of this period were traditionally hand-forged from sterling silver, consisting of 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability, often featuring hand-engraved monograms.

Authentic Exeter pieces feature specific hallmark stamps, including the castle assay office mark, the monarch duty mark, the lion passant sterling mark, a date letter, and the maker initials.

Antique silver tablespoons can be styled as functional serving utensils on a dining table, displayed within a glazed dresser, or arranged in cutlery caddies alongside contrasting modern tableware.

Silver flatware should be washed gently in warm soapy water, dried thoroughly with a soft cloth, and polished periodically using a specialized non-abrasive silver polish to prevent tarnish build-up.
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