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Antique George IV Silver Basting Spoon
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Antique George IV Silver Basting Spoon

18th century
Sold 1 December 2025 · The Silver Cabinet
This “Antique George IV Silver Basting Spoon” found a buyer.

It was listed by The Silver Cabinet. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

A wonderful example of a solid sterling silver basting spoon, dating from the short reign on George IV. It is clearly hallmarked on the reverse of the finial for London 1827, with the maker's mark of William Chawner.

The spoon has light surface abrasions but otherwise is in excellent condition given its age.

Dimensions:

length: 30cm

Silver Weight: 141g.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this George IV Silver Basting Spoon to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA740754
Dealers Internal Reference
C570
Description
A wonderful example of a solid sterling silver basting spoon, dating from the short reign on George IV.
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It is clearly hallmarked on the reverse of the finial for London 1827, with the maker's mark of William Chawner.
The Silver Cabinet
fig 1. An isolated George IV sterling silver basting spoon featuring a long handle and an engraved monogram on the terminal.
fig 1. Antique George IV Silver Basting Spoon

The spoon has light surface abrasions but otherwise is in excellent condition given its age.

Dimensions:

length: 30cm

Silver Weight: 141g.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this George IV Silver Basting Spoon to the Georgian era.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA740754
Dealers Internal Ref
C570
The Silver Cabinet
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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Archive I An isolated George IV sterling silver basting spoon featuring a long handle and an engraved monogram on the terminal. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique George IV Silver Basting Spoon

Archive II An isolated George IV sterling silver basting spoon featuring a long handle and an engraved monogram on the terminal. View II
Archive III An isolated George IV sterling silver basting spoon featuring a long handle and an engraved monogram on the terminal. View III
Archive IV An isolated George IV sterling silver basting spoon featuring a long handle and an engraved monogram on the terminal. View IV
Archive V An isolated George IV sterling silver basting spoon featuring a long handle and an engraved monogram on the terminal. View V
Archive VI An isolated George IV sterling silver basting spoon featuring a long handle and an engraved monogram on the terminal. View VI
Archive VII An isolated George IV sterling silver basting spoon featuring a long handle and an engraved monogram on the terminal. View VII
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Verified Since May 2014
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Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
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An isolated George IV sterling silver basting spoon featuring a long handle and an engraved monogram on the terminal.
Antique George IV Silver Basting Spoon
Ref: SA740754
An isolated George IV sterling silver basting spoon featuring a long handle and an engraved monogram on the terminal.
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  • ObjectServing Spoon
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved monogram, Fiddle pattern handle, Oval bowl
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

The George IV period, spanning from 1820 to 1830, is characterised by a continuation of classical Regency motifs alongside increasingly ornate and robust neoclassical designs influenced by the revival of rococo and baroque styles.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, adhering to the strict 925 fineness standard, and were typically hand-forged by skilled silversmiths before being finished with engraved crests or monograms.

Authenticity is verified by examining the struck hallmarks on the reverse of the stem, which generally include the makers mark, the sterling lion passant, the leopards head town mark, and the annual duty mark featuring the reigning monarchs profile.

These pieces can be used functionally during formal dinner parties or displayed vertically within glass-fronted cabinets and sideboards to introduce historic craftsmanship and reflective metallic textures into modern dining spaces.

Antique silver should be washed infrequently by hand using warm water and mild soap, dried immediately with a soft cloth, and polished sparingly with a dedicated non-abrasive silver cloth to preserve the underlying patina and hallmarks.
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