Description

A massive antique sterling silver spoon in the popular Hanover pattern. Very useful long handled serving spoon. To the reverse of the handle terminal there is an intricate hand engraved armorial.

Weight 271 grams, 8.7 troy ounces.
Length 39.5cm. Bowl 12 x 7cm.
London 1728.
Maker James Savage.
Sterling silver.

Marks. Stamped to the reverse with a full set of English silver hallmarks.

Literature. Long handled serving spoons have been in use since c.1680 and the early spoons had tubular handles. These are usually termed as basting or stuffing spoons; the earliest super large size is termed as a hash spoon.

The antique silver serving spoon is in very good condition. Crisp engraving.

Maker: James Savage

James Savage, London silversmith, apprenticed circa 1720 to Seth Lofthouse of the Merchants Taylors' Company, free 1727. Mark entered 1728.

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