Antique George III Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V Scottish sterling silver caddy spoon; an addition to our teaware collection. This exceptional antique George V Scottish sterling silver caddy spoon has a plain shovel shaped bowl. The handle terminal is embellished with a cast features depicting Celtic knots and interlacing designs, paralleling a mystical interlaced creature. The handle stem is further ornamented with a raised paralleling border, incorporating scrolling designs to either end. This impressive antique 1920s silver caddy spoon was crafted by the distinguished and collectable silversmith Alexander Ritchie of Iona, Scotland; the piece includes full Glaswegian hallmarks, in addition to identifying 'AR', 'Iona' and registration number RD NO 643267. Alexander was in the Merchant Navy and returned home once injured in a ship wreck. He returned home to help the family run hospitality business and married Euphemia Thomson; a prior student of the Glasgow School of Art. The couple expanded their love of art and Alex expanded his skill set from wood carving to metal work. Everything was made to the Ritchies' specifications and to a high standard. In 1937, Alex Ritchie's work was included in a prestigious Scottish Industries Exhibition on London. Condition This antique Scottish sterling silver caddy spoon is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The cast decoration is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the stem and reverse of the handle are all very clear. Dimensions Length 12.1cm/4.8" Width 3.5cm/1.4" Height 1.7cm/0.7" Weight 1.2 troy ounces/36.4g Maker: Alexander Ritchie Date: 1926 Origin: Glasgow, Scotland Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique caddy spoon...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Charles I English sterling silver seal-top spoon; an addition to our 17th century silver flatware collection This exceptional antique Charles I sterling seal top spoon* has a pear-shaped bowl to a faceted stem. The rounded bowl of this impressive antique silver spoon is plain and unembellished, apart from the feature assay mark. The faceted stem terminates with a knopped circular seal matrix...

George III sterling silver tea caddy spoon, London, 1817. Fiddle back pattern. By Richard Turner, spoonmaker, Islington Road. 0.50 troy oz. 15 grams. ...

Vintage to antique repousse set in 925 sterling silver by S. Kirk & Son. Featuring a sterling silver salt cellar, salt spoon, and small under plate. Signed / hallmarked on the bottom...