When was the first pure silver spoon made?
Its span of production, circa 1690 to 1715, coincides with the period in English silver where the Britannia Standard(95.8% pure) was used, hence all spoons produced at this time will carry these marks.
Are there any spoons made in the 18th century?
If you are able to read the date letter as 18th century or ascribe the maker to the 18th century, then it is a fake: apostle spoons were never made in the 18th century and London examples do not carry four marks on the stem. These were standard Old English or Hanoverian pattern table spoons that were re-worked and fitted with an apostle.
What was the first spoon to have a flat stem?
They were the first style of spoon to have a flat stem, previously hexagonal was the standard form. The stem is plank-like and ends without decoration, the bowl shape changed to almost oval, and in later examples the first appearance of a small rat-tail under the bowl is noted, to improve the strength of the join between stem and bowl.
What kind of Spoon has no hallmarks on it?
The most common fake is the conversion of an 18th century table spoon. These will have the usual four hallmarks along the bowl end of the shank with no bowl mark.
What kind of silver spoons are in Edinburgh?
EDINBURGH,1897 SCOTTISH ANTIQUE SILVER SERVING SPOON by HAMILTON and INCHES. Outstanding set of 6 Silver, Scottish Serving spoons. Marshall & Sons 1835, 370g
What are the hallmarks on a Scottish spoon?
The makers mark and townmark are very clear on both spoons, the date mark and thistle are visible one one spoon (slight wear), and worn on the other. Pleasing early Scottish bottom – marked spoon, with very clear hallmarks, and good weight. Scottish Fiddle pattern table forks, appear unused, with tines in excellent condition. Very clear hallmarks.
What kind of spoons are in Georgian silver?
A Georgian Scottish silver Kings pattern basting spoon, with matching tablespoon. Both spoons are single struck, as is usual with Scottish flatware, and are engraved with initials H in fancy script, on the back of the spoons. These are lovely, substantial spoons, very suitable for use as serving spoons.
How are Edinburgh maker’s marks organized alphabetically?
This page of Edinburgh Maker’s Marks is organized alphabetically by the first letter in the mark. This is an open ended project, new marks are continually added. { note – Many British makers’ marks, especially in the 18th & earlier 19th centuries, are nearly identical.
