Silver - Day Two - 20th July 2011

Lot 577

A rare George III gold caddy spoon

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £6000

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Description

A rare George III gold caddy spoon, unmarked, by Samuel Pemberton, circa 1805-10, oval form, inset with an oval filigree panel, Greek key border, the handle with engraved decoration, length 7.8cm, approx. weight 11.6g. For an illustration of this lot see: John Norie, Caddy Spoons, an illustrated guide, John Murray, 1988, plate III.