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Reference: S11540
Period: George III
Year: 1813
Silversmith: John Lawrence & Co.
Place: Birmingham
Price: $ 260.00
Weight: 6 grams
Dimensions: 7 cm
Condition: Fair, note 2 5mm splits on either side of the bowl below handle. Solder marks show old repair where handle was re-attached to bowl.
Description: An interesting Georgian silver caddy spoon, with an embossed and engraved bowl, and a bifurcated handle. This is an unusual design, we have not seen anything similar in the literature, including the book "Caddy Spoons an Illustrated Guide" by John Norie. The bowl is circular, with a central embossed shell, with 2 embossed scrolls on either side, and a central engraved oval, finely engraved with flowers, with additional engraving completing the design The top half of the bowl also has additional foliage around the edge. The bifurcated handle has a central shield shaped cartouche for initials or family crest, this has not been engraved, but the rest of the handle has attractive engraving. The spoon is unfortunately quite light and thinly made, and given the bifurcated handle is prone to damage - note our condition report of a previous repair and 2 splits to the bowl. The hallmarks are clear, makers mark JL in rectangle without pellet for John Lawrence & Co, this mark was used between 1813 and 1818, note the makers mark is struck upside down in relation to the other hallmarks. The other 4 hallmarks include lion passant, duty mark, Birmingham anchor and date letter p for 1813. The Lawrences are included in the list of top Birmingham makers by John Norie in his Caddy Spoon book (page 44), where he describes them as "splendid craftsmen". He describes their comparative obscurity but notes their considerable output.
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