Hester Bateman. A very unusual pair of George III Feather edge Salt Spoons made in London circa 1775 by Hester Bateman.

Hester Bateman. A very unusual pair of George III Feather edge Salt Spoons made in London circa 1775 by Hester Bateman.

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The Salt Spoons have very elegant Old English stems, with feather edge engraved borders.  The top of the stem is engraved with the contemporary initials EM.  The Spoons have very unusual cast bowls, with shaped edge and shell backs.  The bowls also display scroll shoulders where they are attached to the handles.  Both are in excellent condition and are marked on the stems with the maker's mark and sterling mark.  

Length: 4 inches.

Diameter of the bowl: 0.85 inches.


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