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philo · Post by **philo** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 9:22 am

Can anyone please help me identify exactly what the style, type, maker, date when made and possible origin of the spoon is?

The basin appears to have a shade of gold. Is this gold gilt?

The pictures aren't the best but the maker appears to be the letters ' m c ' in a rectangular stamp.

Any help would be much appreciated.

With all of the items I have listed, I have done my own preliminary research to some avail, but would like some expert , experienced opinions especially in relation to dates.

Thanks to all who contribute

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Post by **admin** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:53 am

I have done my own preliminary research to some avail...

... please share your findings
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georgiansilver · Post by **georgiansilver** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:00 pm

Made in London 1838/9 ... could you please post a pic of the makers mark but the correct way up. Best wishes, Mike.
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paulh · Post by **paulh** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:11 pm

Hello

That is an egg spoon. The bowl is gilded as eegs have a high sulphur content, which would tarnish naked siver.

Paul
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paulh · Post by **paulh** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:10 pm

That should of have said "eggs" and "silver" of course. Sorry about the typos.
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nigel le sueur · Post by **nigel le sueur** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:10 am

If it is " M C" then my thought would be Mary Chawner

Nigel
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