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SPOON 6

Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 9:22 am
by philo
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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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:53 am
by admin
I have done my own preliminary research to some avail...
... please share your findings
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:00 pm
by georgiansilver
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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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:11 pm
by paulh
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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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:10 pm
by paulh
That should of have said "eggs" and "silver" of course. Sorry about the typos.
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:10 am
by nigel le sueur
If it is " M C" then my thought would be Mary Chawner

Nigel
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