Burnell and Rowe

Description

A very good quality Victorian Sterling Silver King's Pattern spoon from the 1870s. The spoon is made in London by famous silversmiths Martin, Hall & Co and dates to 1878. The firm dates back to 1820, finally becoming Martin, Hall & Co in 1854 when Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall became the partners. They were one of the best known manufacturers of their time and (as Roberts & Hall) exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851. The firm finally closed in 1936.

King's Pattern is one of the best known and most collected of flatware patterns and was part of the range of many spoonmakers, particularly in the 19th century. This is a high quality example, double struck and in a good heavy gauge of silver. It would be perfect to complete a set or add to a spoon collection.

Condition is very good with no dings or dents and only superficial wear, much less than you would expect after 140 years. Please make sure to view all the photographs.

The spoon is 14.5cm long and weighs a very substantial 31.9g of solid Sterling Silver.

The hallmarks on the back of the bowl are clear to read, although the makers' mark is a little rubbed. They are the lion passant for Sterling Silver, the leopard's head assay mark for London, the date letter "C" for 1878, the Queen Victoria duty mark and the RM over EH makers' mark for Richard Martin and Ebenezer Hall of Martin, Hall & Co.

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