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Rare Cast Silver Condiment Spoon by David Pettifer, Birmingham 1851
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Rare Cast Silver Condiment Spoon by David Pettifer, Birmingham 1851

19th century
Sold 9 February 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This unusual and beautiful quality early Victorian Rococo Revival silver condiment spoon was made by David Pettifer and is dated Birmingham 1851. The cast silver handle entwined with a snake, the head of the snake terminating in the silver gilt shell-shaped bowl. Shell terminal.

Hallmarks:

D.F for David Pettifer.

Duty Mark.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "C" for 1851.

Condition:

Excellent.

No repairs.

Clear hallmarks.

Dimensions:

Length: 9.5cm / 3.7 inches.

Bowl diameter: 2.5cm.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Condiment Spoon to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1081183
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIL90
Description
This unusual and beautiful quality early Victorian Rococo Revival silver condiment spoon was made by David Pettifer and is dated Birmingham 1851.
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The cast silver handle entwined with a snake, the head of the snake terminating in the silver gilt shell-shaped bowl.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

Shell terminal.

fig 1. An antique silver condiment spoon featuring a shell-shaped bowl and an ornate twisted handle with floral details.
fig 1. Rare Cast Silver Condiment Spoon by David Pettifer, Birmingham 1851

Hallmarks:

D.F for David Pettifer.

Duty Mark.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "C" for 1851.

Condition:

Excellent.

No repairs.

Clear hallmarks.

Dimensions:

Length: 9.5cm / 3.7 inches.

Bowl diameter: 2.5cm.

fig 2. An antique silver condiment spoon featuring a shell-shaped bowl and an ornate twisted handle with floral details.
fig 2. Rare Cast Silver Condiment Spoon by David Pettifer, Birmingham 1851

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Condiment Spoon to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1081183
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIL90
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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An antique silver condiment spoon featuring a shell-shaped bowl and an ornate twisted handle with floral details.
RARE CAST SILVER CONDIMENT SPOON BY DAVID PETTIFER, BIRMINGHAM 1851
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An antique silver condiment spoon featuring a shell-shaped bowl and an ornate twisted handle with floral details.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCutlery
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsShell bowl, Twisted stem, Floral scrollwork
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Victorian silver spoons reflect the height of industrial and artisanal metalworking in Britain, often featuring intricate cast or chased designs that catered to elaborate dining customs of the mid-19th century.

These items were typically crafted from sterling silver using casting or hand-hammered techniques, frequently incorporating detailed relief work such as floral motifs or shell-shaped bowls.

Authenticity is determined by examining hallmarks stamped onto the metal, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark indicating sterling silver, a town mark for the assay office, and a date letter.

Antique silver spoons can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, used as functional tabletop accessories during formal dining, or styled in small collections on trays.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a specialized non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals, and stored in a dry environment to prevent tarnishing.
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