13th Jan, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
comprising a pair of Fiddle pattern table-spoons, by Robert Keay, Perth, circa 1810, each engraved with an initial; a Pointed Old English pattern table-spoon, by James Erskine, Aberdeen, circa 1800, engraved with the badge of the Caithness Legion and a set five Pointed Old English pattern teaspoons, by William Ritchie, Perth, circa 1800, engraved with an initial
8oz 16dwt, 275gr (8)
Provenance:
The Perth table-spoons with William Walter Antiques, The London Silver Vaults, May 2009.
Sold for £160
Estimated at £100 - £150
The table-spoons, by Robert Keay, Perth, circa 1810: each marked with double-headed eagle and makers mark each struck three times. There is some wear to the marks but each is legible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. Engraved with an initials 'K'.
The table-spoon, by James Erskine, Aberdeen, circa 1800: marked on the back of the bowl with makers mark 'E' struck twice, three tower mark and hand with dagger. There is some minor wear to the marks but each is still legible. There is some overall minor surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use.
The set five Pointed Old English pattern teaspoons, by William Ritchie, Perth, circa 1800: each marked on back of bowl with maker's mark 'WR' and double-headed eagle. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The surface is somewhat bright.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 13th Jan, 2024
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