An Extremely Rare Set of Six 18th Century Rat-tail Silver Serving Spoons

A superb and rare set of six 18th Century silver serving or table spoons. These handsome and good quality examples are in Hanoverian pattern, with attractive rat-tails to the reverse of the bowls. In these days of somewhat scarce antique flatware, a set of six is a wonderful find. There are fading crests and the gauge of the silver is excellent.

P&P contribution :- £8.00 UK

£16.00 Worlwide

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. The bowl tips are very good. A couple of spoons have very slight ripples to the bowls, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. One spoon, which may be a contemporary addition has marks so 'pinched' that they are not readable.

Maker :- Tompson Davis.

Date :- London 1764.

Length :- 20.75 cms.

Bowl width :- 4.25 cms.

Depth :- 1.5 cms.

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