Burnell and Rowe

Description

Here we have a top quality heavy set of Six Victorian Sterling Silver Teaspoons in the popular King's Pattern. The spoons are double struck, ie have the pattern on both sides, and there are no initials or personalisation of any kind.

The teaspoons were made by Robert Williams of Bristol and assayed in Exeter in 1850. Robert Williams of Bristol took over the business of William Woodman after his retirement in the 1830s. He became the founding father of the firm that would pass through several generations of his descendants and become Josiah Williams & Co, the most successful British silversmiths outside of London, Birmingham and Sheffield, which remained in business up until the start of the Second World War.

Condition is extremely good with just the superficial surface wear that you would expect after over 170 years of good service. Please make sure to view all the photographs.

This is a well made set in a good heavy gauge of silver. Each spoon is 14.5cm / 5.7ins long and the set of six together weighs in at a very substantial 179.3g / 6.3oz of solid Sterling Silver.

The hallmarks, on the undersides of the stems, are nice and clear to read. They show the lion passant for Sterling Silver, the three towered wall assay mark for Exeter, the Gothic date letter O for 1850, the Queen Victoria duty mark and the R W makers' mark for Robert Williams.

Shipping in the UK is £10 by Royal Mail Special Delivery, which includes cover for the value of the teaspoons.
Overseas customers, please ask us about shipping costs to your country before making a purchase.