Georgian Double Ended Silver Marrow Scoop Solomon Hougham

Name: Georgian Double Ended Silver Marrow Scoop Solomon Hougham
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA607040
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

Nice quality Georgian silver double ended marrow scoop spoon. Hallmarked for London 1805, maker Solomon Hougham. It also has an attractive and intriguing set of crests engraved to the back of the bowl, a stylised letter F, a winged griffin in rampant pose and a raised fisted arm holding a crescent shaped weapon.

It measures 23.3cm (9 1/8")" long and weighs 39g/1.3ozt. Condition is very good with light and appropriate surface wear for age and use including a tiny 2mm slit at one side of the bowl by the heel which may be original. The hallmarks and engraved armorials are lovely and clear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

23.3cm (9.17")

Width

2cm (0.79")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA607040

Dealers Internal Reference

FA0676

Dealers Notes

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Description

Nice quality Georgian silver double ended marrow scoop spoon. Hallmarked for London 1805, maker Solomon Hougham.

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It also has an attractive and intriguing set of crests engraved to the back of the bowl, a stylised letter F, a winged griffin in rampant pose and a raised fisted arm holding a crescent shaped weapon.

The Fancy Fox

fig 1. Georgian Double Ended Silver Marrow Scoop Solomon Hougham

It measures 23.3cm (9 1/8")" long and weighs 39g/1.3ozt. Condition is very good with light and appropriate surface wear for age and use including a tiny 2mm slit at one side of the bowl by the heel which may be original. The hallmarks and engraved armorials are lovely and clear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

23.3cm (9.17")

Width

2cm (0.79")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA607040