Victorian Sterling Silver Straining Spoon, Old English & Thread, George Adams

Hallmarked in London in 1854 by George Adams, this stylish, Victorian, antique sterling silver soup ladle, is in 'Onslow' pattern. T...

Hallmarked in London in 1757 by Henry Bailey, this very handsome, George II, antique sterling silver basting spoon, is in 'Old English' pattern, and has an unusual and very large bow...

Hallmarked in London in 1811 by Eley, Fearn & Chawner, this handsome, Regency Period, antique sterling silver straining spoon, is in 'Fiddle' pa...

Hallmarked in London in 1841 by William Eaton, this handsome pair of Antique Sterling Silver Basting Spoons, are in 'Fiddle' pattern. Each basting spoon measures 11.75"(30cm) in ...

Hallmarked in London in 1731, this wonderful, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, is in 'Hanoverian' pattern. The basting spoon...

Hallmarked in London in 1874 by Henry John Lias & Son, this elaborate pair of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Grape Shears, are in 'Bacchanalian' pa...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver straight Military Thread & Shell pattern flatware service made by George Adams; an addition to our flatware collection. The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian straight sterling silver canteen of cutlery has been crafted in the Military Thread and Shell pattern. The surface of each handle is embellished with a paralleling thread decorated border accented with a shell design to the terminal. The reverse of each spoon bowl is ornamented with a thread decorated rounded heel. This Military Thread and Shell pattern cutlery set consists of 109 pieces: Basic service 18 table forks 18 table spoons 24 dessert forks 23 dessert spoons 21 teaspoons Additional pieces Soup ladle Pair of serving spoons Runcible/serving spoon Caddy spoon The pieces of this service have been crafted by the collectable, renowned silversmith and flatware maker George Adams of Chawner & Co in 1863; eleven of the dessert spoons bear a subtly different size to the remaining twelve, this does not detract from the service. This antique flatware service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing. Note: Due to the nature of this service it can be determined it was made for military use. Each piece would have been embellished with an engraved crest which has since been removed; there remains minor signs of the engraving to some pieces. "Straight" means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year. Condition This thread and shell pattern cutlery set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Each piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The pattern decoration has sympathetic wear in keeping with age and use. Each piece shows minor signs of an erased engraved crest. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece are all very clear; there is some wear to some marks, in keeping with age. Dimensions Table fork 21cm/8.3" Table spoon 22.2cm/8.7" Dessert fork 18cm/7.1" Dessert spoon 17.5cm/6.9" Teaspoon 14.9cm/5.9" Soup ladle 33.8cm/13.3" Serving spoon 29.2cm/11.5" Runcible spoon...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Georgian sterling silver old English pattern gravy straining spoon; an addition to our collectable flatware collection. This exceptional...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver Old English Thread pattern salad servers; an addition to our silver flatware collection These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver salad servers have been crafted in the Old English Military Thread pattern. The spoon has a plain rounded bowl and the fork has six tines. The anterior surface of each silver server is embellished with the contemporary engraved crest of an eagle rising, in its beak an escutcheon pendent by a ribbon, thereon a hank of cotton. The crest is encompassed with a garter bearing the motto 'Multa tuli fecique' - I have borne and done many things*. The reverse surface of the serving fork and spoon incorporates a pip to the terminal, in addition to a rounded heel to the bowl/drop. These exceptional solid silver salad servers are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire * The heraldic crest and motto pertain to the Arkwright family. Condition These antique salad servers...

A fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver fruit spoons - boxed; an addition to our silver flatware collection. The...

A total of 35 pieces of early Victorian sterling silver English flatware by George Adams, London, dated 1878 in a very rare pattern. Ornately decorated an...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver fiddle pattern salad servers made by George Adams; an addition to our silver flatware collection...