A very rare set of eight George II Cast Teaspoons made in London circa 1750 by George Smith I.

A very rare set of eight George II Cast Teaspoons made in London circa 1750 by George Smith I.
A very rare set of eight George II Cast Teaspoons made in London circa 1750 by George Smith I.
A very rare set of eight George II Cast Teaspoons made in London circa 1750 by George Smith I.

A very rare set of eight George II Cast Teaspoons made in London circa 1750 by George Smith I.

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British Silver 1649-1759

Reference

153961

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The Spoons have cast Hanoverian stems which are unusually decorated with the figure of a boy in frock coat, wearing a ruff and surrounded by scroll work, with a shell above. This is the first time we have seen this specific design. The Spoons are palely gilded and have shell bowls. Each is bottom marked with a crisp makers mark and sterling mark. Length: 4.6 inches.

Year

1750

Country

London

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