Burnell and Rowe

Description

This is a good quality pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Teaspoons in the traditional Fiddle pattern. The teaspoons are made in London by renowned female silversmith Elizabeth Eaton and date to 1856. Elizabeth Eaton was the widow of famous 19th century spoon maker William Eaton who died in 1845. Elizabeth carried on the business after his death up to 1858, when their son John joined the firm in partnership with his mother. All the Eatons were very fine specialist spoon makers and their items are of consistently high quality.

This pair of spoons are in the traditional Fiddle pattern, which became popular around 1800 and then dominated the flatware market throughout the 19th century. Both spoons have the initial "D" elegantly engraved at the top of the stem.

Whilst the spoons have clearly seen some use, condition is good with no splits and only the regular wear and tear to be expected after over 160 years of service. Please make sure to view all the photographs.

Each spoon is 13.5cm / 5.4" long and the pair together weigh in at 33.3g / 1.17oz.

The hallmarks on the underside of the stem are well struck and clear to read. They show the lion passant for Sterling Silver, the leopard's head assay mark for London, the date letter "a" for 1856, the Queen Victoria duty mark and the EE in conjoined circles makers' mark for Elizabeth Eaton.

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