Large Antique Continental Silver Spoon

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Object Description

A giant antique silver serving spoon with a large bowl. Rat tail pattern. Weight 164 grams, 5.2 troy ounces. Length 36 cms. Bowl 13 x 7.7 cms. Marked on the reverse with continental silver marks “A” in a triangle and the silver grade “12”*. Probably German, 18th century.

Object Literature

*The previous system of antique German silver marks was based on different town marks symbols and the silver fineness was indicated in “loth” (12 loth corresponding to 750/1000, 13 loth = 812/1000, 14 loth = 875/1000, 15 loth = 937/1000)

Object Condition

This silver spoon is in good condition with no damage or restoration. The bowl is not thin, it has a few minor dinks from use over the years.

Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.

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Vault 31-32
The London Silver Vaults
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