DESCRIPTION |
Very sturdy Old English pattern silver table spoon with a long drop a wonderfully clear hallmarks. This spoon is a bit thicker than spoons usually made by Hester's workshop at this time and is more reminiscent of her earlier work. |
| SILVERSMITH |
Hester Bateman |
| DATE or HALLMARK |
1784 (no duty mark so must be before 1st December). |
ASSAY OFFICE or COUNTRY |
London |
WEIGHT in GRAMS |
66 |
| SIZE in INCHES |
length: 8 3/8 |
SILVER STANDARD |
.925 sterling silver |
OVERALL CONDITION |
excellent and with a well executed erasure. Our silversmith has also removed some soft bowl bumps. The work has left some firestain, the grey patches on the surface, that will fade in time. |
MAJOR FAULTS |
none |
MINOR FAULTS |
none |
| BACK | Price £75 | SOLD | Item Number: M2496 |
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