Early Victorian Solid Silver Stilton Scoop Sheffield 1852

Name: Early Victorian Solid Silver Stilton Scoop Sheffield 1852
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA573259
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Woodbridge Antiques

Description

A superb early Victorian solid silver Stilton scoop. Wonderful heavy gauge silver, the scoop has a beautifully decorated handle in an iconic Victorian style. The top of the handle bears an initial 'B' very slightly engraved . Hallmarks are clearly visible on both the handle and on the back of the Scoop for the Sheffield Assay Office with a date mark for 1852 along with the Lion Passant indicating the finest sterling silver and maker’s mark for the silversmith Aaron Hadfield

The craftmanship of the silversmith is evident - a superb item, wonderful gift or for a collector of the finest cutlery. Lovely heavy weight - nice to hold in the hand.

Condition: This Stilton Scoop is in superb antique collector’s condition.

Hallmarks and maker’s marks: Sheffield 1852 by Aaron Hadfield.

Length: 20.5 cm approx.

Width at bowl end: 3.2 cm approx.

Weight: 62.9 grams approx.

Physical Dimensions

Height

20.5cm (8.07")

Width

3.2cm (1.26")

Depth

1.5cm (0.59")

Declaration

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA573259

Dealers Internal Reference

NJLSM-06

Dealers Notes

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Description

A superb early Victorian solid silver Stilton scoop.

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Wonderful heavy gauge silver, the scoop has a beautifully decorated handle in an iconic Victorian style.

Woodbridge Antiques

The top of the handle bears an initial 'B' very slightly engraved . Hallmarks are clearly visible on both the handle and on the back of the Scoop for the Sheffield Assay Office with a date mark for 1852 along with the Lion Passant indicating the finest sterling silver and maker’s mark for the silversmith Aaron Hadfield

fig 1. EARLY VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER STILTON SCOOP SHEFFIELD 1852 — fig 1. Early Victorian Solid Silver Stilton Scoop Sheffield 1852

The craftmanship of the silversmith is evident - a superb item, wonderful gift or for a collector of the finest cutlery. Lovely heavy weight - nice to hold in the hand.

Condition: This Stilton Scoop is in superb antique collector’s condition.

Hallmarks and maker’s marks: Sheffield 1852 by Aaron Hadfield.

Length: 20.5 cm approx.

Width at bowl end: 3.2 cm approx.