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SET OF 4 QUEEN ANNE BRITANNIA SILVER HANOVERIAN TABLESPOONS

Joseph Smith I, 1710-11 (2) ; William Mathew I, 1712-13 (2)

 

 

 

Of heavy gauge silver, each with a rattail attachment to the bowl and strong upper ridge to the shaft,

the upturned terminals initialed en suite D * S  

 

Marks :

Joseph Smith I, Grimwade #2586, mark registered in 1707

William Mathew I, rare mark of W over MA, Grimwade #3233, mark registered 1712, and noted in Grimwade p. 229 and 593 : “a rare occurrence of a Christian initial over a ‘New Standard’ maker’s mark”

 

Note :

The Hanoverian pattern was introduced from the Continent into England c1710, and became the pattern of choice at the beginning of the reign of George I ( of Hanover) in 1714 - thenceforth carrying the name “Hanoverian”..  This was an early period for sets of flatware - still at a time when it was likely only to order a set of 6 – that set being added to in as needed. 

 

Condition : Excellent; very heavy gauge and without bowl tip wear

 

Each 7-7/8” Long / Total Weight : 8.8 oz.

 

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Click for a related article:

 

 

EARLY BRITISH TABLE SILVER : A SHORT HISTORY

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   Early British Table Silver : A Catalog

 

 

 

 

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Set of 4 Queen Anne Britannia Silver Hanoverian Tablespoons, London, 1710-13, Joseph Smith I, William Mathew I