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A Very Fine 18th Century Georgian Onslow Pattern Sterling Silver Stuffing Spoon

$1,600
£1,187.26
€1,383
CA$2,227.21
A$2,480.20
CHF 1,290.81
MX$30,580.58
NOK 16,439.42
SEK 15,451.46
DKK 10,318.88
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About the Item

A very fine & elegant 18th century George III sterling silver serving spoon in the Onslow pattern, showing an elongated bowl on a slender stem continuing to a fluted handle with a fan-shaped & scrolled ‘Onslow’ terminal. The underside of the bowl showing a rat-tail heel, the stem bearing impressed London hallmarks with date letter for 1774 and makers marks for Robert Ross. Measuring 11.5” long x 1.75” wide (across the bowl) x .75" high (from the heel to the tip). Weight, 96 grams. Robert Ross is recorded as having registered his mark in 1774 and is recognized as having been a highly regarded spoon specialist. The Onslow pattern was purportedly named in honour of noted 18th century British Speaker of the House, Arthur Onslow (1691- 1768).
  • Creator:
    Robert Ross (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Width: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Sterling Silver,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Late 18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1774
  • Condition:
    In remarkably fine overall condition with relatively very little wear, especially when considering it's noteworthy 249 years of age & use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2728333662122

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