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Rare & Important Pair of 18th Century Georgian Sterling Silver Ice Cream Shovels
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An extremely rare & important pair of 18th century George III sterling silver ice cream shovels / spades.
Both cast in the Fiddle & Thread pattern, showing spatulate shaped bowls rising to shouldered stems terminating to handles with hand engraved heraldic crests depicting an elephant's head in profile.
Both Measure 8.75" long, with the bowls measuring 2.25” wide and 1" high from the heel of the bowl to the tip.
The reverse bearing London hallmarks with date letter for 1798 and makers marks for noted British silversmith Richard Crossley.
In addition to their scarcity, they have a significant combined weight of 212 grams or 6.81 troy ounces.
Richard Crossley (1740-1815) is recorded as working from 1782 until 1812 and is widely considered to be one of the most important British makers of silver flatware of the late 18th & early 19th century. To that point, an 18th century sterling silver ladle by Richard Crossley is in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.
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- Creator:Richard Crossley (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:George III (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1798
- Condition:Both remain in remarkably fine overall condition with a minimum of wear, especially when considering their noteworthy 225 years of age & use.
- Seller Location:Ottawa, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2728333659022
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