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1804 English Made Sterling Serving Spoons (2)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
1804 English Made Sterling Serving Spoons (2)
Featured in this lot is this 1804 William Squire sterling and gold washed serving spoon. The spoon is constructed of sterling and features stamping on the bottom of the neck. The stamps show the makers hallmark "WS", a lion passant head certifying the silver quality, the London town mark, the duty mark of a kings head facing right indicating it was made during George III rule, and an "I" stamped for the year (1804). The top of the handle shows a floral design, while the bowl of the spoon is highly decorated with a floral and fruit design. The inside of the bowl has been gold washed and shows a golden hue compared to the rest of the spoon. The spoon shows good condition overall with a slight warm patina to the sterling from its antique age, but no signs of obvious damage are present. The spoon measures 8 3/4" L x 1 15/16" W x 1 3/8" H. The second spoon in this collection was made by Samuel Hennell in London in 1804. In partnership with his father, David Hennell (II) (1767–1829) registered a new conjoined mark in 1795 under the names Robert Hennell (I) and David Hennell (II). Samuel Hennell (1778–1837), his brother, joined the partnership in 1802; however, David Hennell II soon left the company, and Samuel Hennell and his father Robert Hennell (I) carried on the business. Samuel Hennell took over the company after his father passed away (1811). He briefly partnered with John Terry, who had wed one of his nieces, from 1814 to 1816. The spoon shows a decorated handle and bowl of floral and fruit designs with stampings on the bottom of the handle. The stampings show the makers hallmark "SH", a lion passant giving the quality of the silver, the London town mark, a right facing kings head showing it was made during George III rule, and the letter "I" indicating the year it was made (1804). The spoon features a gold washed bowl as well but has faded significantly. The spoon shows good condition overall with a light patina from its antique age, but no signs of obvious damage is present. The spoon measures 8 3/4" L x 1 3/4" W x 1 1/8" H. The collective weight of the two spoons is 112.8 grams.