1837 Sterling William IV English Serving Spoons by William Bateman II London
$185.00
Outstanding examples of the fine quality of Bateman family silversmithing. This well matched trio of serving spoons is hand forged from a heavy gauge of silver with a traditional old English profile. Monogrammed 'ID' in Gothic script. The hallmarks are particularly crisp for London, 1837, sterling, and the typically WB with inverted edges to the cartouche. There is also a rare journeyman's mark 'B' on these that may have belonged to subsequent partner Daniel Ball. The main 'WB' mark was registered in 1827, after William II broke away to independence from William (I) Bateman
The spoons also feature a crest featuring a demi lion ducally crowned. The owner could probably be identified with a little heraldry work.
Certainly among the finest English spoons in my stock. Overall condition is good with typical minor wear from right-handed use to the bowl as shown. No notable damage given 200+ years of use. One spoon has some small dings in the bowl.
7 1/16” in length.
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Outstanding examples of the fine quality of Bateman family silversmithing. This well matched trio of serving spoons is hand forged from a heavy gauge of silver with a traditional old English profile. Monogrammed 'ID' in Gothic script. The hallmarks are particularly crisp for London, 1837, sterling, and the typically WB with inverted edges to the cartouche. There is also a rare journeyman's mark 'B' on these that may have belonged to subsequent partner Daniel Ball. The main 'WB' mark was registered in 1827, after William II broke away to independence from William (I) Bateman
The spoons also feature a crest featuring a demi lion ducally crowned. The owner could probably be identified with a little heraldry work.
Certainly among the finest English spoons in my stock. Overall condition is good with typical minor wear from right-handed use to the bowl as shown. No notable damage given 200+ years of use. One spoon has some small dings in the bowl.
7 1/16” in length.
Check out some of my other sterling silver here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker?section_id=6783258
Or just browse around the shop!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker
Outstanding examples of the fine quality of Bateman family silversmithing. This well matched trio of serving spoons is hand forged from a heavy gauge of silver with a traditional old English profile. Monogrammed 'ID' in Gothic script. The hallmarks are particularly crisp for London, 1837, sterling, and the typically WB with inverted edges to the cartouche. There is also a rare journeyman's mark 'B' on these that may have belonged to subsequent partner Daniel Ball. The main 'WB' mark was registered in 1827, after William II broke away to independence from William (I) Bateman
The spoons also feature a crest featuring a demi lion ducally crowned. The owner could probably be identified with a little heraldry work.
Certainly among the finest English spoons in my stock. Overall condition is good with typical minor wear from right-handed use to the bowl as shown. No notable damage given 200+ years of use. One spoon has some small dings in the bowl.
7 1/16” in length.
Check out some of my other sterling silver here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker?section_id=6783258
Or just browse around the shop!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker