A PAIR OF RARE SILVER TABLE SPOONS

MARK OF THOMAS YOU, CHARLESTON, CIRCA 1775

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A PAIR OF RARE SILVER TABLE SPOONS
MARK OF THOMAS YOU, CHARLESTON, CIRCA 1775
Old English pattern, of typical form, the handles engraved with the monogram JVB, marked twice under handle, YOU in a rectangle
8½in. long; 4oz. (2)

Lot Essay

The maker's mark YOU on these spoons is traditionally given to Daniel You, but the style of these spoons indicates they were made by his son Thomas, who carried on Daniel's business and presumably used his father's marks.

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