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Sterling Silver, Large Gravy or Basting Spoon, Hallmarked:-London, 1802

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Sterling Silver - Old English Pattern - Large Serving Spoon, otherwise called a Gravy Spoon A full set of English hallmarks, applied by the London Assay Office:- King`s Head - Duty mark shows that duty has been paid to the Crown G - Date letter for London 1802 Leopard`s Head - London Assay Office mark Lion - Sterling silver guarantee SH - Maker`s mark for Samuel Hougham. A superb, large spoon in the traditional - Old English pattern. A strong, oval bowl, showing almost no signs of wear, despite being 221 years old. A very imposing armorial on the stem - A fist holding aloft, a broken arrow, encircled by a wreath. A excellent set of hallmarks on the back of the spoon, which will have been applied by the London Assay Office. Superb unused condition - no faults You will see tiny marks where the spoon has been in contact, in a cutlery drawer, with other cutlery. The inside face of the spoon is virtually as original. Measure: length:- 295 millimetres / 11.6 inches. Weight:- 93.4 grams / 3.00 ounces.
  • Creator:
    Soloman Hougham (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 5.1 in (12.96 cm)Depth: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1802
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. An excellent spoon - very little wear. No scratches or any signs of abuse.
  • Seller Location:
    York, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7130233976752
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