Antique German Silver Repousse Reticulated Tea Caddy Berry Serving Spoon 72g

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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and enamel caddy spoon in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver caddy spoon has a plain ovoid rounded bowl. This impressive antique caddy...

A fine and impressive, unusual and collectable antique George V English sterling silver caddy spoon in the Arts & Crafts style; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This fine and unusual antique George V sterling silver caddy spoon has a plain circular rounded bowl. The surface of the bowl of this antique caddy spoon...

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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...