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ANTIQUE #SA573259

Early Victorian Solid Silver Stilton Scoop Sheffield 1852

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Woodbridge Antiques

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.
 
 
 
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Antique SA573259 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Woodbridge Antiques
Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Tel: 01394 387 210
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD