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Antique Sugar Spoon, English, Sterling Silver, Hallmark, Georgian, Dated 1780
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Antique Sugar Spoon, English, Sterling Silver, Hallmark, Georgian, Dated 1780

18th century
Description

This is an antique sugar spoon. An English, sterling silver spoon, dating to the Georgian period, hallmarked for 1780.

Fascinating George III period spoon

Displays a desirable aged patina with some light dings, commensurate with age

Sterling silver presents a bright reflective sheen and signs of gentle polishing

Decorated with leaf motif details upon the tapering handle

Hallmarks for Thomas Ivory, with the lion passant, Birmingham assay mark and 1780 date letter E

This is a charming antique sugar spoon, with a great appearance, and charming detail. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 3.5cm (1.5'')

Max Depth: 2.5cm (1'')

Max Height: 12.5cm (5'')

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Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar Spoon to the Georgian era.

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SA992380
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18.8457
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Description
This is an antique sugar spoon. An English, sterling silver spoon, dating to the Georgian period, hallmarked for 1780.

Fascinating George III period spoon

Displays a desirable aged patina with some light dings, commensurate with age

fig 1. An 18th-century English sterling silver sugar spoon featuring a square shovel-shaped bowl and a shell motif handle.
fig 1. Antique Sugar Spoon, English, Sterling Silver, Hallmark, Georgian, Dated 1780

Sterling silver presents a bright reflective sheen and signs of gentle polishing

Decorated with leaf motif details upon the tapering handle

Hallmarks for Thomas Ivory, with the lion passant, Birmingham assay mark and 1780 date letter E

fig 2. An 18th-century English sterling silver sugar spoon featuring a square shovel-shaped bowl and a shell motif handle.
fig 2. Antique Sugar Spoon, English, Sterling Silver, Hallmark, Georgian, Dated 1780

This is a charming antique sugar spoon, with a great appearance, and charming detail. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 3.5cm (1.5'')

Max Depth: 2.5cm (1'')

Max Height: 12.5cm (5'')

fig 3. An 18th-century English sterling silver sugar spoon featuring a square shovel-shaped bowl and a shell motif handle.
fig 3. Antique Sugar Spoon, English, Sterling Silver, Hallmark, Georgian, Dated 1780

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
London Fine Antiques

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar Spoon to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA992380
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8457
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I An 18th-century English sterling silver sugar spoon featuring a square shovel-shaped bowl and a shell motif handle.

Antique Sugar Spoon, English, Sterling Silver, Hallmark, Georgian, Dated 1780

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An 18th-century English sterling silver sugar spoon featuring a square shovel-shaped bowl and a shell motif handle.
Antique Sugar Spoon, English, Sterling Silver, Hallmark, Georgian, Dated 1780
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An 18th-century English sterling silver sugar spoon featuring a square shovel-shaped bowl and a shell motif handle.
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FAQs

A Georgian silver sugar shovel spoon is an 18th-century flatware implement designed specifically for scooping granulated sugar or green tea leaves. Characterised by a square or shovel-shaped bowl and decorative cast handle, these pieces were integral to traditional tea rituals.

English sugar spoons from the Georgian period were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, defined by an alloy standard of 92.5% pure silver combined with copper for strength. They were forged and hand-chased by silversmiths before receiving official assay hallmarks.

Authentic period pieces feature British assay office hallmarks stamped into the silver, including the lion passant mark for sterling quality, a makers mark, a town mark, and a specific date letter. Physical indicators include period hand-hammering marks, natural surface patination, and minor wear to high-relief motifs.

Antique silver cutlery can be displayed on a dining room sideboard inside a glass caddy, incorporated into afternoon tea table settings, or mounted inside shadow box frames as decorative wall accents.

Wash silver by hand in warm water using mild dish soap, drying immediately with a soft lint-free cloth. To treat tarnish, apply a specialized silver polish with a soft sponge, avoiding harsh chemical dips or abrasive pads that strip aged patination.
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