VICTORIAN Pair of Sterling Silver Besom Salt Spoons by Robert Harper. London 1865.
VICTORIAN Pair of Sterling Silver Besom Salt Spoons by Robert Harper. London 1865.
£275
Amusing pair of Victorian sterling silver besom (broomstick) salt spoons.
Maker: Robert Harper. London 1865.
Although the full set of hallmarks are clearly stamped on the front of the two brooms, the Assay marks are not in the identical place while the makers mark is. Also the total length of one spoon is slightly longer than the other by 0.2 inches. But the makers mark and the Assay are the same and it is possible that each of these salt spoons was made by a different apprentice.
These salt spoons would be great fun to use or make an ideal gift.
Weight: 0.5 troy ounces (15.7 grams)
Length: One 2.8 inches (7.1cm) the other 2.6 inches (6.6cm)
Year
1865
Medium
Sterling Silver
Country
London
Condition
Excellent
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