M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES & FINE ARTS
GEORGE III SILVER “ONSLOW” BASTING SPOON Thomas & William Chawner, London, 1768
Of heavy gauge silver, the slender tapering shaft with a cast overscrolled terminal, the oval bowl with a single drop heel, angled joint visible verso on the shaft; marks slightly rubbed but legible, with maker’s mark partially cast over
Condition : Excellent
The Onslow pattern was made in the mid-18th century, with many 19th century conversions, and is still being copied by modern silversmiths. The original Onslow is made in a slightly different method: the overscrolled grooved handle, resembling somewhat the turned "paperscroll" decoration on early Georgian chairs, is cast separately and applied with an angled scarf joint to the shaft. This joint, usually visible when tarnished or breathed upon, is not present on the conversions from other flatware or later copies. Early true Onslow silver, perhaps named after Arthur Onslow (1691-1768), speaker of the House of Commons, is somewhat rare, quite beautiful, and blends well with the Hanoverian and Old English patterns of silver flatware
11-7/8” Long / 3.1 oz
SOLD
#6298
Harlequin Set of 6 George III Silver Onslow Dessert Spoons London, c1766-7 John Gibbons (4), Ebenezer Coker (1), London (date mark rubbed),
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