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6 Victorian Sterling Silver Teaspoons Exeter 1868 Josiah Williams Engraved 97.8g
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6 Victorian Sterling Silver Teaspoons Exeter 1868 Josiah Williams Engraved 97.8g

19th century
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An attractive matching set of six Victorian sterling silver teaspoons by Josiah Williams & Co (James & Josiah Williams), hallmarked in Exeter in 1868.

The spoons feature traditional fiddle-shaped handles embellished with finely engraved foliate decoration. Each terminal has a decorative cartouche containing an engraved script monogram, adding to their period character. The patterned stems complement the plain, polished bowls.

A handsome set of Victorian silver, suitable for an elegant tea table or a collection of English provincial silver.

• Maker: Josiah Williams & Co — James & Josiah Williams

• Assay office: Exeter

• Date: 1868

• Material: Sterling silver, 925 standard

• Quantity: Six teaspoons

• Pattern: Fiddle form with engraved foliate decoration

• Length: Approximately 14 cm each

• Combined silver weight: 97.8 grams

• Personalisation: Engraved script monograms to the handles

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Date of Manufacture

Quality Antiques and Vintage has dated these Victorian Sterling Silver Teaspoons to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09711101
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Exeter three-castle town mark: provincial silver struck before the assay office closed in 1883.
Maker mark JW over JW: Exeter firm James and Josiah Williams.
Hand-engraved foliate stems and script monograms: Victorian bright-cut decoration.
Soft wear to the bowl rims and heel backs: normal domestic table use.

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.

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An attractive matching set of six Victorian sterling silver teaspoons by Josiah Williams & Co (James & Josiah Williams), hallmarked in Exeter in 1868.
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The spoons feature traditional fiddle-shaped handles embellished with finely engraved foliate decoration.
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Each terminal has a decorative cartouche containing an engraved script monogram, adding to their period character. The patterned stems complement the plain, polished bowls.

fig 1. A set of six Victorian sterling silver teaspoons featuring engraved stems and terminals arranged against a white background.
fig 1. 6 Victorian Sterling Silver Teaspoons Exeter 1868 Josiah Williams Engraved 97.8g

A handsome set of Victorian silver, suitable for an elegant tea table or a collection of English provincial silver.

• Maker: Josiah Williams & Co — James & Josiah Williams

• Assay office: Exeter

• Date: 1868

fig 2. A set of six Victorian sterling silver teaspoons featuring engraved stems and terminals arranged against a white background.
fig 2. 6 Victorian Sterling Silver Teaspoons Exeter 1868 Josiah Williams Engraved 97.8g

• Material: Sterling silver, 925 standard

• Quantity: Six teaspoons

• Pattern: Fiddle form with engraved foliate decoration

• Length: Approximately 14 cm each

• Combined silver weight: 97.8 grams

• Personalisation: Engraved script monograms to the handles

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

Date of Manufacture

Quality Antiques and Vintage has dated these Victorian Sterling Silver Teaspoons to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09711101
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Exeter three-castle town mark: provincial silver struck before the assay office closed in 1883.
Maker mark JW over JW: Exeter firm James and Josiah Williams.
Hand-engraved foliate stems and script monograms: Victorian bright-cut decoration.
Soft wear to the bowl rims and heel backs: normal domestic table use.

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.

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SA1244443
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  • ObjectTeaspoons
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved handles, Oval bowls, Tapered stems, Flat terminals

This matching set of six Victorian sterling silver teaspoons comes by maker Josiah Williams & Co, hallmarked in Exeter in 1868. Each piece displays a traditional fiddle-shaped handle embellished with finely engraved foliate decoration, tapered stems, and a decorative cartouche containing an engraved script monogram on the flat terminal. The polished oval bowls contrast with the patterned decoration along the handle. Six individual spoons make up the collection, possessing a combined silver weight of 97.8 grams. Each spoon measures approximately 14 cm in length. Silver standard 925 applies to the entire set. Traditional English silver styling suits these teaspoons for display upon a sideboard top or use during formal afternoon tea. Provincial English silver collections benefit from the addition of these pieces. Setting them out on a dining table or serving tea brings historical character into a home. Regular handling and gentle polishing maintain the finish of the silver surface.

Victorian sterling silver flatware encompasses silver cutlery produced in Great Britain between 1837 and 1901. These pieces frequently feature hand engraving, stamped decorative patterns, and formal proportions characteristic of 19th-century dining accessories.

These teaspoons were crafted from sterling silver, an alloy comprising 92.5 percent pure silver and 7.5 percent copper for durability. The spoons were formed using drop-forging techniques and finished with hand-engraved motifs along the handles.

Authentic pieces bear official British hallmarks stamped by the Exeter Assay Office, including the lion passant indicating sterling purity, the castle town mark, a specific date letter, the makers initials, and the Victoria duty mark.

Antique silver teaspoons can be integrated into contemporary table settings alongside minimalist tableware, arranged on a tea tray, or displayed inside glass-fronted cabinets to add contrast to a modern dining space.

Sterling silver should be cleaned using a non-abrasive silver cream and a soft cloth to remove oxidisation. Flatware should be hand washed in warm water, dried immediately, and stored in anti-tarnish fabric to prevent tarnishing.
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