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Reference: S11346
Period: William IV
Year: 1837
Silversmith: Rettie & Son
Place: Aberdeen with Edinburgh Hallmarks
Price: $ 860.00
Weight: 396 grams
Dimensions: 17.5 cm
Condition: Excellent, 11 perfect, one has a very small dent to bowl, barely visible.
Description: A fabulous set of 12 Scottish Provincial dessertspoons in the Fiddle pattern, made by Rettie & Son in Aberdeen in 1837, and hallmarked in Edinburgh. The spoons are good quality, and in remarkable condition, they have not been used much, 11 are perfect, 1 has a very small dent to the bowl. The spoons are engraved with original owners initial W. All 12 spoons are clearly hallmarked "R&S A B D" for Rettie and Son, Aberdeen, alongside full Edinburgh hallmarks for 1837, with William IV duty mark. Middleton Rettie and his son William started the business in 1824, supplying quality goods from 151 Union Street to wealthy Aberdeen citizens. They were joined by other brother James in 1847, and traded until 1892. They are known for extremely high quality items (Michael Wilson, Aberdeen Silver, page 56), these spoons are no exception. Note - We have a matching set of tablespoons S11345.
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Scottish Provincial Aberdeen Silver Dessert Spoons (Set of 12) - Rettie & Son
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Rettie & Son Aberdeen silver hallmarks
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Scottish Provincial Aberdeen Silver Dessert Spoons
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Scottish Provincial Aberdeen Silver, engraved initial W
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Rettie & Son Aberdeen, Edinburgh silver hallmarks
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Scottish Provincial Aberdeen Silver
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