Lot 338
Early twentieth century silver teaspoon, the finial modelled as a soldier laying on the ground...
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Lot 338
Early twentieth century silver teaspoon, the finial modelled as a soldier laying on the ground...
Lot 338
Lot Description
Early twentieth century silver teaspoon, the finial modelled as a soldier laying on the ground holding a rifle, hallmarked Elkington & Co Ltd Birmingham 1914. Together with a Victorian silver butter knife with ivory handle, hallmarked George Unite & Sons Birmingham 1869, an early twentieth century silver teaspoon with wire shaped finial, hallmarked George Unite & Sons Birmingham 1919 and a selection of seven George IV silver condiment spoons to include an Exeter example. Gross combined weighable silver 3.4 ozt (106 grams).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The spoons display general scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Some heavy pitting visible to the inner bowl of two of the spoons. The wire stem of the George Unite spoon has become a little distorted. The mount between the blade and handle on the knife displays some splits. Overall the hallmarks are legible.
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