Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
from the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of “toys”: small decorative objects from silver. They were produced in small family businesses and factories throughout Birmingham. They made a range of items including patch boxes, nutmeg graters, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and babies rattles.
Hallmarks:
IT for Joseph Taylor.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "a" for 1798.
Duty Mark.
Lion Passant.
Condition:
Very good.
No repairs.
Clear hallmarks.
Dimensions.
Length: 7.5cm/ 3 inches
Bowl: 6cm x 3cm / 2.2 inches x 1.2 inch.
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Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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Georgian Silver Leaf-shaped Caddy Spoon by Joseph Taylor, Birmingham 1798
