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Exeter Silver Georgian Serving Spoon
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Exeter Silver Georgian 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 71g.

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 £7

Rest of the world £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

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

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SA1239537
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 71g.
fig 1. A Georgian sterling silver serving spoon featuring an Old English pattern stem with an engraved crest and a tapered oval bowl against a white backdrop.
fig 1. Exeter Silver Georgian 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. A Georgian sterling silver serving spoon featuring an Old English pattern stem with an engraved crest and a tapered oval bowl against a white backdrop.
fig 2. Exeter Silver Georgian 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.
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Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1239537
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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 Georgian sterling silver serving spoon featuring an Old English pattern stem with an engraved crest and a tapered oval bowl against a white backdrop.

Exeter Silver Georgian Serving Spoon

Archive II A Georgian sterling silver serving spoon featuring an Old English pattern stem with an engraved crest and a tapered oval bowl against a white backdrop. View II
Archive III A Georgian sterling silver serving spoon featuring an Old English pattern stem with an engraved crest and a tapered oval bowl against a white backdrop. View III
Archive IV A Georgian sterling silver serving spoon featuring an Old English pattern stem with an engraved crest and a tapered oval bowl against a white backdrop. View IV
Archive V A Georgian sterling silver serving spoon featuring an Old English pattern stem with an engraved crest and a tapered oval bowl against a white backdrop. View V
Archive VI A Georgian sterling silver serving spoon featuring an Old English pattern stem with an engraved crest and a tapered oval bowl against a white backdrop. View VI
Archive VII A Georgian sterling silver serving spoon featuring an Old English pattern stem with an engraved crest and a tapered oval bowl against a white backdrop. View VII
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A Georgian sterling silver serving spoon featuring an Old English pattern stem with an engraved crest and a tapered oval bowl against a white backdrop.
Exeter Silver Georgian Serving Spoon
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A Georgian sterling silver serving spoon featuring an Old English pattern stem with an engraved crest and a tapered oval bowl against a white backdrop.
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  • ObjectFlatware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsOld English pattern stem, Engraved handle crest, Tapered oval bowl
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in)

This Georgian sterling silver serving spoon displays a classic silver colour with a polished metallic finish. It consists of a tapered oval bowl attached to an Old English pattern stem, terminating in an upturned handle tip engraved with initials. The piece carries clear hallmarks for Exeter from 1806, alongside the maker's mark for William Welch II, and shows faint surface scratches and light marks consistent with age. Measuring 22 cm long and 4.5 cm wide, the spoon is well-suited for display on a sideboard top in an English Country House interior. It functions as a traditional serving piece for everyday dining use or collection within a silver flatware display.

FAQs

Georgian Exeter silver refers to sterling silver items produced in Exeter, Devon, during the reign of Kings George I through George IV between 1714 and 1830. Items crafted by Exeter silversmiths bear regional hallmark stamps, including the city assay mark depicting a castle with three towers.

Georgian flatware was hand-forged from sterling silver, an alloy composed of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper for structural stability. Pieces were formed using hammerwork and finished with hand-engraved monograms or crests on the stem terminal.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the hallmark sequence on the stem or bowl reverse. A complete Georgian Exeter mark set includes the maker mark, the sterling lion passant, the sovereign duty mark, a date letter, and the Exeter city mark of a three-turreted castle.

Georgian silver flatware can be displayed inside glass-fronted cabinets, positioned on dining sideboards in velvet-lined cases, or paired with contemporary porcelain to create a layered table setting.

Sterling silver should be wiped with a soft cotton cloth and cleaned using a specialist non-abrasive silver polish. Storing silver flatware in anti-tarnish cloth wraps prevents surface tarnish and minimises atmospheric oxidisation.
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