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Pair of George III Irish Silver Hook-End Basting Spoons
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Reference: S11392
Period: George III
Year: 1788
Silversmith:
Place: Dublin
Price: $ 1 150.00
Weight: 284 grams
Dimensions: 32.5 cm
Condition: Good, wear to LHS of bowl tips from use, spoons have been well used. Some very small pinhead dents to bowls.
Description: A lovely pair of Georgian Irish silver hook-end basting spoons, made in Dublin in 1788, the spoons are a pleasing weight and quality. The spoons have the traditional hook end only found on some 18th Century Irish silver spoons, and are Old English in pattern. The spoon bowls are generous, very suitable for use as serving spoons. Both spoons are engraved with a peacock family crest, this has some wear but is still visible. Both spoons also have original owners initials P/IG on the back of the drops. The spoons are bottom marked with 4 hallmarks, the Hibernia, crowned harp and date letter Q for 1788 are clear on both spoons. The makers mark on both spoons has been lightly struck and unfortunately not readable (although first letter appears to be C in rectangular punch, so possibly Christopher Haines). Ian Pickford, in his book "Silver Flatware", describes hook-end or turned-over flatware as peculiar to Ireland, principally with 18th century serving pieces, for hanging the piece up (page 56).
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Pair of George III Irish Silver Hook-End Basting Spoons
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Irish Silver Hook-End Basting Spoons
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