Rare Antique Georgian Cowrie Shell Spoon.This is a fantastic rare solid sterling silver spoon in fantastic condition dated 1817.On the top of the handle is a monogram with the initials 'l.A'.The cowrie shell spoon has a gorgeous purpley white sheen on the inside of the shell and the outside is a speckled cream over brown.When this spoon was made this type of shell would not have been available in England and would have been a huge extravagance to the owner.There is a full British hallmark on this spoon with the leopard's head for the London assay office, the lion passant for sterling silver and the date letter 'b' 1817.There is also a sponsors mark 'SR IED' for the maker Solomon Royes & John East Dix.
CONDITION:
The condition is Excellent considering the age of the item.
DATE/MARK:
There is a FULL BRITISH HALLMARK showing the LEOPARD'S HEAD of the LONDON assay office, the Lion Passant for
sterling silver and the date letter 'b' 1817.
DIMENSIONS:The LENGTH of the SPOON is 6 5/8" (168.5mm) Approx.The WIDTH of the SPOON is 1 5/8" (41.7mm) Approx.
WEIGHT:
The WEIGHT of the SPOON is 42.9 Grams.CONDITION
Remember,
although our items are professionally cleaned & polished this is an
antique/preloved piece, and it will have life wear marks on the metal, and in
some cases, the stones.
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