|
Irish Georgian Silver Serving Spoon - Thomas Townsend, Law
|
|
 |
Reference: S11602
Period: George III
Year: 1817
Silversmith: Thomas Townsend
Place: Dublin
Price: $ 310.00
Weight: 80 grams
Dimensions: 24.5 cm
Condition: Very good, slight wear to tip. Possible old varnish over hallmarks?
Description: An Irish silver serving spoon in the Fiddle pattern, with Rat-tail bowl, this is a feature only found on Irish spoons of this period. The spoon is engraved with original owners initials WMC in script. The hallmarks are clear, including makers mark TT without pellat, this mark was only used by Townsend in 1816 and 1817. The hallmarks are clear, and include retailers mark LAW for Willaim Law, who operated in Dublin from 1766 - late 1820's, firstly from Cole Alley, Castle street, then Sackville Street, it is known Thomas Townsend was one of his suppliers. This spoon is suitable for use as a serving spoon. Note - The hallmarks appear to have been painted over with a brown substance, possibly varnish, but they are still clearly visible. This spoon also has an additional engraved C on the drop, probably the initial of a different owner.
|
|
|
|
|
Irish Georgian Silver Serving Spoon
|
|
|
|
|
Georgian Silver Serving Spoon - Thomas Townsend
|
|
|
|
|
Irish Georgian Silver Spoon initials
|
|
|
|
|
Townsend Dublin Hallmarks, LAW
|
|
|
|
|
Irish Georgian Silver Serving Spoon - Thomas Townsend
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
