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Pair Georgian Sterling Silver Serving Spoons London 1789 John Lambe 116.1g
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Pair Georgian Sterling Silver Serving Spoons London 1789 John Lambe 116.1g

18th century
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An attractive pair of Georgian sterling silver serving spoons by John Lambe, hallmarked London 1789, dating from the reign of George III.

These elegant Old English pattern spoons feature elongated oval bowls and matching engraved script monograms with floral decoration to the handle terminals. A lovely addition to a collection of Georgian silver or an antique dining table.

• Maker: John Lambe

• Hallmarked: London, 1789

• Material: Solid sterling silver, 925 standard

• Pattern: Old English

• Length: Approximately 23 cm each

• Combined weight: 116.1 grams

• Quantity: Two spoons, sold together

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Quality Antiques and Vintage has dated these Georgian Silver Serving Spoons to the 18th Century.

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An attractive pair of Georgian sterling silver serving spoons by John Lambe, hallmarked London 1789, dating from the reign of George III.
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These elegant Old English pattern spoons feature elongated oval bowls and matching engraved script monograms with floral decoration to the handle terminals.
Quality Antiques and Vintage

A lovely addition to a collection of Georgian silver or an antique dining table.

fig 1. A pair of 1789 Georgian sterling silver serving spoons with oval bowls, long stems, and hand-engraved terminals.
fig 1. Pair Georgian Sterling Silver Serving Spoons London 1789 John Lambe 116.1g

• Maker: John Lambe

• Hallmarked: London, 1789

• Material: Solid sterling silver, 925 standard

• Pattern: Old English

• Length: Approximately 23 cm each

• Combined weight: 116.1 grams

• Quantity: Two spoons, sold together

We professionally package all our items for safety and provide Free UK Postage with tracking **

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Quality Antiques and Vintage has dated these Georgian Silver Serving Spoons to the 18th Century.

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Archive I A pair of 1789 Georgian sterling silver serving spoons with oval bowls, long stems, and hand-engraved terminals.

Pair Georgian Sterling Silver Serving Spoons London 1789 John Lambe 116.1g

Archive II A pair of 1789 Georgian sterling silver serving spoons with oval bowls, long stems, and hand-engraved terminals. View II
Archive III A pair of 1789 Georgian sterling silver serving spoons with oval bowls, long stems, and hand-engraved terminals. View III
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A pair of 1789 Georgian sterling silver serving spoons with oval bowls, long stems, and hand-engraved terminals.
Pair Georgian Sterling Silver Serving Spoons London 1789 John Lambe 116.1g
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A pair of 1789 Georgian sterling silver serving spoons with oval bowls, long stems, and hand-engraved terminals.
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  • ObjectServing Spoons
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsOval bowl, Monogrammed terminal, Hand-engraved floral detail, Flared handle

This pair of eighteenth-century Georgian serving spoons dates from 1789 during the reign of George III and originates from London, bearing the maker's mark of John Lambe. Formed from solid sterling silver in the Old English pattern, the items possess a reflective silver finish. Each piece comprises a long, slender stem terminating in a flared shape, featuring hand-engraved floral details and monogrammed script towards the base, alongside a deep oval bowl. Measuring approximately 23 cm in length each with a combined weight of 116.1 grams, the two matching implements are sold together. They are suitable for display upon a sideboard top or for use at an antique dining table.

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Georgian silver flatware, produced in Great Britain between 1714 and 1830, is distinguished by hand-forged construction, specific geometric proportions, and regulated hallmarking standards enforced by regional assay offices.

Sterling silver items from this era were composed of 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for structural integrity, shaped by hand-hammering, and detailed using traditional chasing and engraving tools.

Authentic Georgian silver carries a complete sequence of hallmarks stamped on the handle or stem, including the makers mark, town mark, sterling lion passant, date letter, and sovereign duty mark.

Antique silver flatware adds historical texture to modern dining spaces when paired with linen napery, neutral ceramic dinnerware, or displayed as decorative table accents during formal settings.

Solid silver flatware should be washed gently by hand in warm soapy water, dried immediately with a soft cloth, and periodically polished using a non-abrasive silver compound to control tarnish.
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