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4 Rare Scottish Arbroath Mustard Spoons
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4 Rare Scottish Arbroath Mustard Spoons

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Carse Antiques
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RARE set of 4 Scottish provincial silver mustard spoons by ANDREW DAVIDSON of ARBROATH. These are rare enough being a set of 4 matching but to also be by an Arbroath maker is doubly rare. Nice family monograms to the handles also. Hallmarked for EDINBURGH 1842. Good clear hallmarks to all of them. Condition is used but basically OK. 

SIZE; 5 1/4" long

CIRCA; Hallmarked for EDINBURGH 1842

MAKER; ANDREW DAVIDSON of ARBROATH

PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE COSTS

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated these Scottish Silver Mustard Spoons to the 19th Century.

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SA1174936
Dealers Internal Reference
11280
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Please note UK carriage prices quoted are for MAINLAND UK only and do not include Northern Ireland, Scottish islands etc. Postage costs quoted cover all areas.

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RARE set of 4 Scottish provincial silver mustard spoons by ANDREW DAVIDSON of ARBROATH. These are rare enough being a set of 4 matching but to also be by an Arbroath maker is doubly rare. Nice family monograms to the handles also. Hallmarked for EDINBURGH 1842. Good clear hallmarks to all of them. Condition is used but basically OK. 

SIZE; 5 1/4" long

CIRCA; Hallmarked for EDINBURGH 1842

MAKER; ANDREW DAVIDSON of ARBROATH

PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE COSTS

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated these Scottish Silver Mustard Spoons to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174936
Dealers Internal Ref
11280
Carse Antiques
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Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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A set of four silver fiddle pattern mustard spoons displayed diagonally against a dark background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A set of four silver fiddle pattern mustard spoons displayed diagonally against a dark background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

4 Rare Scottish Arbroath Mustard Spoons

Archive II A set of four silver fiddle pattern mustard spoons displayed diagonally against a dark background. View II
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Archive IV A set of four silver fiddle pattern mustard spoons displayed diagonally against a dark background. View IV
Archive V A set of four silver fiddle pattern mustard spoons displayed diagonally against a dark background. View V
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A set of four silver fiddle pattern mustard spoons displayed diagonally against a dark background.
4 Rare Scottish Arbroath Mustard Spoons
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A set of four silver fiddle pattern mustard spoons displayed diagonally against a dark background.
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  • ObjectCondiment Spoons
  • Period19th century
  • StyleScottish Provincial
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFiddle pattern stem, Engraved terminal crest, Oval condiment bowl
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This set of four nineteenth-century Scottish provincial mustard spoons originates from the maker Andrew Davidson of Arbroath, carrying Edinburgh hallmarks for 1842. Formed from sterling silver with a reflective silver finish, the items exhibit a fiddle pattern stem leading to an oval condiment bowl. Each handle terminal features an engraved family crest alongside clear, legible hallmarks. Used condition is evident across the set while the components remain sound. The dimensions measure 1 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Display these traditional condiment spoons on a dining table, dresser, or sideboard top during formal dinner parties and family gatherings. The tableware fits neatly into a traditional cutlery service tray or complements a silver collection on open shelving. Everyday service of mustards, preserves, and relishes at breakfast or evening meals suits the scale of each piece. Maintenance requires gentle cleaning with a specialist silver cloth to preserve the metallic shine.

FAQs

Scottish provincial silver refers to silver produced outside the main assay offices of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Silversmiths working in towns across Scotland struck their own marks, creating distinctive pieces tailored to local regional demand from the late eighteenth to nineteenth centuries.

Mustard spoons of this era were forged from sterling silver, formed through hand-hammering and hand-casting techniques. The metal was tested for purity and struck with town or maker marks to verify quality.

Authentic pieces display distinct maker and town marks stamped into the stem or reverse of the handle. Regional items often lack standard crown or lion passants, carrying town crest symbols and maker initials instead.

Condiment spoons can be paired with contemporary glass or ceramic condiment pots to add historical texture to dinner settings. They also function as decorative objects displayed on trays or within dining room sideboards.

Antique silver should be washed gently in warm soapy water and dried thoroughly with a soft cloth. Tarnish can be reduced using specialist non-abrasive silver polishes applied sparingly, avoiding aggressive chemical dips.
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