Leopard Antiques Rare incuse duty mark silver tablespoons (4)

Rare incuse duty mark silver tablespoons (4)

Reference: S1184 Period: George III Year: 1785 Silversmith: George Smith III Place: London Price: $ 260.00 Weight: 260 grams Dimensions: 22cm Condition: Excellent. Description: A good set of early Old English tablespoons, with narrow elegant handles characteristic of the earlier Old English pattern. These spoons also have the initial B, and very clear hallmarks. These spoons all have the rare incuse duty mark (George III looking left), which was only in use for 18 months. As can be seen from the photographs, these marks are well struck and remain crisp, with no wear. George Smith was a prolific spoonmaker, this period predates his partnership with William Fearn (1786), the firm later became Eley and Fearn.


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