Silver, Early Spoons & Collectors' Items - 25th April 2006
Lot 273
A George III old English pattern scoop
Estimate £100 - £130 | Hammer £130
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Description
A George III old English pattern scoop, engraved with a crest (probably Deverel or Emerson), below the motto 'Post Nubila', by Richard Crossley*, London, 1784, 9in (22.8cm), 1.4oz. *Tim Kent remarks: 'Crossley began in the Chawner workshop as the charcoal boy, known as 'Charcoal Dick'. Later he became on of the main trade suppliers of flatware and made his fortune.'
