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Antique Sterling Silver Shell Bowl Caddy Spoon 1921 English
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Antique Sterling Silver Shell Bowl Caddy Spoon 1921 English

1900 - 1920
Description

A super quality English antique solid sterling silver caddy spoon spoon. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1921 with the maker being possibly James Swann. It has been beautifully made having a shell bowl. It is in super condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. It measures approx. 4.25 inches (10.6cm) long by almost 1.5 inches (3.6cm) wide and weighs 12 grams. A very nice example.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Shell Caddy Spoon to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09699586
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 105 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Date letter w: 1921.
Anchor and lion passant marks: assayed in Birmingham as sterling silver.
Maker's mark JS on the reverse: Birmingham silversmith James Swann.
Natural bivalve shell bowl held by silver clips: typical early 20th-century novelty tableware.
Fine surface scratches from gentle cleaning: normal age on silver.

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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SA1242798
Dealers Internal Reference
364/49/23
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Description
A super quality English antique solid sterling silver caddy spoon spoon. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1921 with the maker being possibly James Swann. It has been beautifully made having a shell bowl. It is in super condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. It measures approx. 4.25 inches (10.6cm) long by almost 1.5 inches (3.6cm) wide and weighs 12 grams. A very nice example.
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Shell Caddy Spoon to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09699586
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 105 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Date letter w: 1921.
Anchor and lion passant marks: assayed in Birmingham as sterling silver.
Maker's mark JS on the reverse: Birmingham silversmith James Swann.
Natural bivalve shell bowl held by silver clips: typical early 20th-century novelty tableware.
Fine surface scratches from gentle cleaning: normal age on silver.

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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242798
Dealers Internal Ref
364/49/23
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An antique sterling silver caddy spoon featuring a beaded silver handle and a natural fluted shell bowl secured by silver prongs.
ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER SHELL BOWL CADDY SPOON 1921 ENGLISH
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An antique sterling silver caddy spoon featuring a beaded silver handle and a natural fluted shell bowl secured by silver prongs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCaddy Spoon
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Shell
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsShell bowl, Beaded handle, Prong mount

This George V sterling silver caddy spoon originates from England and dates to 1921. The piece combines a natural fluted shell bowl with a solid silver handle edged in a delicate beaded moulding, secured via three distinct metal prong mounts that grip the rim of the shell. The polished handle narrows gracefully toward the terminal end, displaying subtle metallic highlights against the luminous pearlescent white and cream tones of the organic shell component. The silver exhibits a clean, reflective finish while the shell shows natural growth ridges along its fan-like profile. Measuring 10.6 cm in length, this practical small serving implement suits display upon a sideboard top or within a glazed cabinet, functioning traditionally for portioning loose tea leaves from a caddy. Collectors of early twentieth-century silver tableware will find it a representative example of British craftsmanship from the period, perfectly suited for integration into formal dining settings or traditional tea service displays in contemporary interior schemes.

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Tea caddy spoons emerged in late 18th-century Britain following the introduction of loose-leaf tea. Designed with a wide, short handle, they fit inside locked tea caddies and allowed the user to scoop accurate proportions of valuable tea leaves into a teapot.

Sterling silver was the standard material for caddy spoons due to its durability and resistance to corrosion. Artisans frequently integrated natural organic materials, such as shell, mother-of-pearl, tortoise shell, and bone, into the bowl or handle design.

Authentic English sterling silver pieces are stamped with hallmark symbols, including a lion passant to indicate silver purity, an assay office symbol (such as a leopard head for London or an anchor for Birmingham), a date letter code, and a makers mark.

Compact silver items can be displayed alongside antique tea service accessories on tray settings, arranged inside glass-topped collector cabinets, or placed on dining sideboards as decorative curiosities.

Wipe the natural shell section gently with a damp, soft cloth without submerging it in hot water or harsh chemicals. Polish the silver handle using a dedicated, non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain lustre and prevent tarnish buildup.
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