A lovely set of six really unusual silver coffee spoons. These are unusual for two reasons. Firstly, the lion finials which are cast on top of the spoons as finials. These are detailed and well cast despite being small. Secondly, the Leopards Head part of the hallmark is designed as a feature in the bowl of each spoon. Usually when the hallmarks are feature hallmarks it is the entire hallmark not just part of it. The bowls are also a slightly unusual shape for coffee spoons. These spoons are modern but are superior quality to a great deal of other silver items produced in this period. A great set of collectable silver spoons.
Assay Office: London
Maker: William Suckling Ltd.
Date: 1940
Condition -
Excellent, free from dents, dings or damage. There is some slight rubbing to the bowls of the spoons. The hallmarks are clear but some are a little rubbed. There are general surface marks commensurate with age and use. The box is neat and tidy but with the expected scuffs around the edges and corners.
Dimensions -
Length: 10cm
Length of finial: 2cm
Width of bowl: 2.25cm
Width of finial: 0.75cm