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Delightful Georgian Silver Tulip-shaped Caddy Spoon by John Bettridge, Birmingham 1819
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Delightful Georgian Silver Tulip-shaped Caddy Spoon by John Bettridge, Birmingham 1819

18th century
Sold 23 August 2024 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Delightful Georgian Silver Tulip-shaped Caddy Spoon by John Bettridge, Birmingham 1819” found a buyer.

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

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Description

This exquisite George III silver caddy spoon is dated Birmingham 1819 and was made by the renowned Birmingham toy maker * John Bettridge. The tulip-shaped bowl engraved with criss-cross motifs. The sides and hollow handle with bright-engraved borders.

* 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:

IB for John Bettridge.

Duty Mark.

Lion Passant.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "v" for 1819.

Condition:

Excellent.

Dimensions.

Length: 8.5cm / 3.2 inches

Bowl: 4cm x 3.5cm / 1.6 inches x 1.4 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Caddy Spoon to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1082616
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIL80
Description
This exquisite George III silver caddy spoon is dated Birmingham 1819 and was made by the renowned Birmingham toy maker * John Bettridge. The tulip-shaped bowl engraved with criss-cross motifs. The sides and hollow handle with bright-engraved borders.
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from the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of “toys”: small decorative objects from silver.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

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.

fig 1. An antique Georgian silver caddy spoon with a tulip-shaped bowl featuring engraved basketweave detailing and hallmarks.
fig 1. Delightful Georgian Silver Tulip-shaped Caddy Spoon by John Bettridge, Birmingham 1819

Hallmarks:

IB for John Bettridge.

Duty Mark.

Lion Passant.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "v" for 1819.

Condition:

Excellent.

Dimensions.

Length: 8.5cm / 3.2 inches

Bowl: 4cm x 3.5cm / 1.6 inches x 1.4 inches.

fig 2. An antique Georgian silver caddy spoon with a tulip-shaped bowl featuring engraved basketweave detailing and hallmarks.
fig 2. Delightful Georgian Silver Tulip-shaped Caddy Spoon by John Bettridge, Birmingham 1819

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £18 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
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Caddy Spoon to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1082616
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIL80
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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An antique Georgian silver caddy spoon with a tulip-shaped bowl featuring engraved basketweave detailing and hallmarks.
DELIGHTFUL GEORGIAN SILVER TULIP-SHAPED CADDY SPOON BY JOHN BETTRIDGE, BIRMINGHAM 1819
Ref: SA1082616
An antique Georgian silver caddy spoon with a tulip-shaped bowl featuring engraved basketweave detailing and hallmarks.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFlatware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBasketweave engraving, Tulip-shaped bowl, Hallmarks, Engraved handle
  • SizeH 8.5 cm (3 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Caddy spoons emerged in the mid-18th century alongside the growing popularity of tea as a luxury commodity, evolving into highly decorative items by the Regency and Georgian periods used for measuring tea leaves from a caddy.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as die-stamping, hand-engraving, and chasing, often featuring intricate basketweave patterns or figural shapes.

Authenticity is verified through clear hallmarks stamped on the metal, typically including the makers mark, town mark for assay offices such as Birmingham or London, standard mark, and a date letter indicating the year of manufacture.

These small collectors pieces are traditionally displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, silver display trays, or shadow boxes to highlight their intricate craftsmanship as part of a curated table setting display.

Antique silver should be washed infrequently using mild soap and warm water, dried thoroughly with a soft microfibre cloth, and polished sparingly with a non-abrasive silver cloth to preserve the original patina and hallmarks.
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