Lot Essay
While the maker's mark is poorly struck on this spoon it is possibly by Joseph Willmore. Two similar examples by him are illustrated in John Norie, Caddy Spoons, An Illustrated Guide, plate 37
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MAKER'S MARK POORLY STRUCK, BIRMINGHAM, 1808
Details
A GEORGE III SILVER CADDY SPOON
MAKER'S MARK POORLY STRUCK, BIRMINGHAM, 1808
The leaf shaped bowl decorated with grapes and with a textured finish, with a twisted vine motif handle - 2 7/8in. (7.3cm.) long
MAKER'S MARK POORLY STRUCK, BIRMINGHAM, 1808
The leaf shaped bowl decorated with grapes and with a textured finish, with a twisted vine motif handle - 2 7/8in. (7.3cm.) long
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.