A Rare Bottom Marked 18th Century Silver Dessert Spoon

A rare bottom marked silver dessert spoon. 18th Century silver spoons are becoming rarer with the passing years and to this day, tablespoons and teaspoons are the more easy pieces to source. Dessert spoons were made in much smaller numbers rendering examples in good condition, much sought aftere by collectors. This lovely example is in Old English pattern and is bottom marked (hallmarks just above the back of the bowl. This practice was replaced by top marking in 1881.

18th Century spoons are always in demand and this example has no engraved armorials or initials. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. The bowl tip is very good.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Thomas & William Chawner.

Date :- London 1766.

Length :- 17.5 cm.

Bowl width :- 3.5 cm.

Depth :- 1 cm.

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