Leopard Antiques Caddy Spoon - Royal Mint Pretoria

Caddy Spoon - Royal Mint Pretoria

Reference: S1362 Period: George V Year: Circa 1923 Silversmith: Royal Mint Pretoria Place: Pretoria Price: $ 160.00 Weight: 31 grams Dimensions: 9.4 cm Condition: Excellent. Description: A sterling silver caddy spoon, with the engraved crest of the Royal Mint of Pretoria. The spoon is good quality, a pleasing weight and the crest is very clear. The Royal Mint of Pretoria was opened in 1923 as a branch of the Royal Mint of London. It broke ties with London in 1941, becoming the South African Mint. The Royal Mint of Pretoria branch was one of 6 Royal Mint branches, the others in Canada (Ottawa), Australia (Sydney, Melbourne and Perth) and India (Bombay). The Pretoria Mint produced British gold sovereigns between 1923 and 1932, these carry the SA mint mark. The caddy spoon hallmarks are clear, being 925, silver and RMP makers mark. We assume the spoon was made in 1923 to commemorate the opening of the Mint. Note: - We now have another example of this Royal Mint Pretoria caddy spoon available, please enquire


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Caddyspoon - Royal Mint Pretoria

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