DESCRIPTION |
A very unusual Irish silver Celtic point serving spoon. The top profile is a straight line with none of the curves that you would expect to a spoon, more like a mote skimmer than a serving spoon, and the bowl is rounded. There are the initials MHM engraved over a possible very old erasure and verso are some good, clear bottom marks. |
| SILVERSMITH |
John Pittar |
| DATE or HALLMARK |
1787 |
ASSAY OFFICE or COUNTRY |
Dublin |
WEIGHT in GRAMS |
65 |
| SIZE in INCHES |
length: 9 1/2 |
SILVER STANDARD |
.925 sterling silver |
OVERALL CONDITION |
used, with surface marks commensurate with use. The bowl has very likely had some central bumps removed as the silversmith's hammer marks are just discernible. |
MAJOR FAULTS |
none |
MINOR FAULTS |
none |
|
Price £75 |
SOLD |
Item Number: M1986 |
