Lot 37
A George IV pair of silver table spoons, each with initialled terminal, hallmarked Adey Bellamy...
Lot 37
Lot Description
A George IV pair of silver table spoons, each with initialled terminal, hallmarked Adey Bellamy Savory, London 1827, length measures 8 3/8 inches (21.3 cm). Together with a cased part set of ten late Victorian silver Hanoverian teaspoons, each with rat-tail to the heel, hallmarked London 1883, maker's marks off struck, an Edwardian silver mounted pin cushion of spherical form with ribbon and bow decoration (A/F), Birmingham 1907, a three piece silver mounted dressing table set, including a hand mirror, hairbrush and clothes brush, each engine-turned with initialled cartouche, a silver napkin ring with initial engraving, etc. Gross weighable silver 12.4 ozt (387.2 grams).
Postage: Not Postable
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
In varied state, the lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. The table spoons are engraved with an initial 'J' with heavier tarnishing to the interior bowls. The Hanoverian spoons have two missing, the case has space for twelve, although it looks of the period the case may not be original due to the small gaps when the spoons sit, minor loss of definition to some of the rat-tails, the maker's marks are off-struck, possibly ??LW. The pin cushion has become significantly dented and creased with splits and holes to the circular base around the seams, it stands off centre from compression to the base, requires repair and attention. The bristles on the brushes have remnants of hair and dirt visible, the Chester hair brush is engraved with an initial 'W' twice. The silver napkin ring has significant loss of definition and engraved initials. The atomiser is marked Sterling silver alongside the maker's mark S.M.U. Silver handled knife has a stainless steel serrated blade. Two plated spoon and a fork are engraved 'Dom-Hotel'. Various maker's marks and dates on the other flatware. Some hallmarks rubbed and worn in places but majority legible.
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