Offered  Antique Georgian George III Solid Silver Novelty Tea Caddy Spoon

The spoon in the form of shovel with shield bright cut engraving to the bowl 

Clear Hallmarks as follow

Assay Office Birmingham

Lion Passant Sterling Silver .925

Date Letter " a " 1801

Maker John Thornton

Measures Length  2"7/8 in or 72mm

Weight  8 grams

Condition Good couple of small dings to terminus 

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