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Edinburgh Silver Gravy Spoon - 1874
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Edinburgh Silver Gravy Spoon - 1874

19th century
Description

A super Edinburgh silver grace spoon, with bright cut decoration to the stem, in very good order

Good clear marks to the reverse 1874 makers Marshall & Sons.

Extremely good order, little wear to the bowl, no dents.

Good heavy gauge 117.4 g

L 29.5 cm

Bowl L 9 cm

Bowl W 5.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Victorian Silver Gravy Spoon to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 07978335
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 152 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Edinburgh date letter S punch: struck in 1874.
Queen Victoria duty mark: assayed before duty abolition in 1890.
Maker mark M&S: Marshall and Sons of Edinburgh.
Hand bright-cut border and vacant cartouche: Victorian engraved decoration.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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Description
A super Edinburgh silver grace spoon, with bright cut decoration to the stem, in very good order

Good clear marks to the reverse 1874 makers Marshall & Sons.

Extremely good order, little wear to the bowl, no dents.

Good heavy gauge 117.4 g

L 29.5 cm

Bowl L 9 cm

Bowl W 5.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Victorian Silver Gravy Spoon to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 07978335
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 152 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Edinburgh date letter S punch: struck in 1874.
Queen Victoria duty mark: assayed before duty abolition in 1890.
Maker mark M&S: Marshall and Sons of Edinburgh.
Hand bright-cut border and vacant cartouche: Victorian engraved decoration.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA996905
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2020
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A Victorian sterling silver gravy spoon featuring an elongated oval bowl and a tapered handle decorated with geometric borders.
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Archive I A Victorian sterling silver gravy spoon featuring an elongated oval bowl and a tapered handle decorated with geometric borders.

Edinburgh Silver Gravy Spoon - 1874

Archive II A Victorian sterling silver gravy spoon featuring an elongated oval bowl and a tapered handle decorated with geometric borders. View II
Archive III A Victorian sterling silver gravy spoon featuring an elongated oval bowl and a tapered handle decorated with geometric borders. View III
Archive IV A Victorian sterling silver gravy spoon featuring an elongated oval bowl and a tapered handle decorated with geometric borders. View IV
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A Victorian sterling silver gravy spoon featuring an elongated oval bowl and a tapered handle decorated with geometric borders.
Edinburgh silver gravy spoon - 1874
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A Victorian sterling silver gravy spoon featuring an elongated oval bowl and a tapered handle decorated with geometric borders.
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  • ObjectCutlery
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsGeometric engraving, Oval bowl, Tapered handle

This Victorian sterling silver gravy spoon originates from Edinburgh and dates to 1874, bearing the makers' marks for Marshall & Sons on the reverse alongside a heavy gauge weight of 117.4 g. The piece comprises an elongated oval bowl paired with a tapered handle, detailed with bright-cut geometric borders and a delicate sunburst motif at the terminal tip. The polished silver surface exhibits very good condition with minimal wear to the bowl and no dents. Measuring 29.5 cm in total length, the spoon serves well on a dining table sideboard top during formal meals, or functions as a decorative serving utensil within an English Country House interior. The substantial weight provides a pleasing balance in the hand while presenting traditional Victorian craftsmanship for daily use or display.

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, large silver spoons were crafted specifically for serving gravies, juices, and sauces at formal dining tables. These long-handled pieces formed a standard part of Victorian dinner services to assist with serving without soiling cuffs.

Victorian Scottish spoons were typically struck from solid sterling silver, which consists of 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. These pieces were formed by hammering or stamping and decorated using techniques such as geometric engraving.

Authentic pieces carry British hallmarks struck by the Edinburgh Assay Office, including the castle mark, the thistle mark, a specific date letter, and the makers initials. The weight, construction, and specific engraved decoration also assist in verifying genuine Victorian origin.

Antique silver flatware can be displayed inside glass cabinets or utilised as functional serving pieces alongside modern dinnerware on a dining table. Combining silver items with contemporary linens provides texture and contrast in dining settings.

Clean sterling silver regularly with a soft cloth and a specialised silver polish to prevent tarnish accumulation. Store silver pieces in anti-tarnish cloth bags or lined drawers, avoiding automated dishwashers and harsh chemicals.
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