1764 Benjamin Cartwright II Sterling Silver Tablespoon
US$214.31
Early example of antique silver tablespoon with clear maker mark and date mark. Not cleaned, naturally toned.
UK London 1764 Benjamin Cartwright II 44g 18cm x 4.5cm
In 1754 Benjamin Cartwright II ,described as "Junior" entered a largeworkers mark , Smithfield. His subsequent marks were at Kings Arms & Snuffers in the Strand, 1756 and Paved Alley, Pall Mall) in 1770.
“Throughout the medieval period, wooden spoons were common, but metal spoons became more prominent by the 15th century, initially made of pewter for affordability. Over time, designs evolved significantly, Apostle Spoons becoming popular for christenings in the Tudor era, and later, Restoration spoon and the 18th-century narrow-bowled spoon emerged, leading to the modern form which appeared around 1760”
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Early example of antique silver tablespoon with clear maker mark and date mark. Not cleaned, naturally toned.
UK London 1764 Benjamin Cartwright II 44g 18cm x 4.5cm
In 1754 Benjamin Cartwright II ,described as "Junior" entered a largeworkers mark , Smithfield. His subsequent marks were at Kings Arms & Snuffers in the Strand, 1756 and Paved Alley, Pall Mall) in 1770.
“Throughout the medieval period, wooden spoons were common, but metal spoons became more prominent by the 15th century, initially made of pewter for affordability. Over time, designs evolved significantly, Apostle Spoons becoming popular for christenings in the Tudor era, and later, Restoration spoon and the 18th-century narrow-bowled spoon emerged, leading to the modern form which appeared around 1760”