Rare Owl Crested Sterling Silver Basting Spoon 1845 Antique Victorian

  

A superb Victorian solid sterling silver Fiddle Pattern basting spoon. It is hallmarked for London 1845 with the makers marks being JB. It has been superbly designed being made to what is termed the fiddle pattern and has been engraved with an unusual Owl crest to its handle, beneath this are the initials WDG this may relate to the Gush Family as they have an owl as their crest although it is usually holding balance scales. The reverse has been engrave GD to ME and dated 1846 hence engraved pretty much at the time it was made.

It is in superb condition having no dings splits distortions or repairs. 11.5 inches (29.4cms) long by over 2 inches (5.3cms) wide and weighs an impressive 104 grams. A very high quality very interesting piece. If you have any queries etc... To see lots more rare and beautiful silver. All items are cleaned and display ready should you be a retailer or collector, or ready to wrap should you be purchasing a gift. That way we save you time and we discover any faults, not you. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Cutlery". The seller is "thesilversquirrel" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Brand: London
2. Pattern: Fiddle
3. Antique: Yes
4. Composition: Sterling Silver
5. Product: Spoons
6. Style: Victorian
7. Featured Refinements: Sterling Silver Basting Spoon
8. Material: Solid Silver
9. Age: 1800-1849