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Irish Terrier Club Sterling Silver Trophy Spoon
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Reference: S11078
Period: George V
Year: 1924
Silversmith: Martin Hall & Co Ltd
Place: Sheffield
Price: $ 180.00
Weight: 26 grams
Dimensions: 14.2 cm
Condition: Excellent.
Description: An Irish Terrier Club sterling silver trophy spoon, which is in excellent condition. The spoon features a well modelled Irish Terrier head, which stands out in relief, on a shield under the banner which reads "The Irish Terrier Club". The spoon handle is pierced and engraved with an Irish shamrock, this is a lovely and unusual design for a spoon. The quality is excellent, the shield is cast silver, it is a pleasing weight. The spoon would have been specially commissioned by the club who wanted to present a more useful trophy than a medal. The club was established in 1911, and still operates today (although I doubt they still have such beautiful silver spoon trophies!), see www.irishterrierassociation.co.uk. The first president was the Marquis of Breadalbane, who was a noted antique silver spoon collector, so perhaps he drove the production of such beautiful trophy spoons. The hallmarks are clear, this spoon was made in Sheffield in 1924 by Martin Hall & Co Ltd, who worked between 1853 and 1962. Robert Martin and Ebernezer Hall founded the business, they are known for producing good quality holloware and flatware.
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The Irish terrier club silver trophy
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irish terrier club silver spoon
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Martin hall & co sheffield silver hallmarks
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irish terrier club silver spoon trophy
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Irish Terrier Club Sterling Silver Trophy Spoon back
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