18th century sterling silver spoon

[K1DDO1979]

I stopped along the way at work today to my colonial spot and went into some deeper woods and found a nice assortment of goodies that I'm going to post later on a different thread but my find of the day was my first and very old silver spoon. I knew it was silver the second it popped out. I didn't get a chance to do much research and I'm hoping someone on here will know exact age. By the design, initials and lion stamp I know it's British and probably late 1700's. I know it's tarnished bad but I like it that way and the barber dime I found on the way back to the truck is only there for scale. Thanks for looking! [emoji2]

 

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[K1DDO1979]

All letters (style etc) & the cartouche shape (stamp) have to match exactly.

Good to know! [emoji106]

 

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[A2coins]

That is sweet now you ya gotta wonder if the fork and knife are there somewhere Good job!!!!!

 

[K1DDO1979]

Here's some better shots of the maker marks. Any ideas what the letters are?

 

[CRUSADER]

Although, the Lion is the right way up, I think the makers mark is up-side-down.

 

[Tommy G]

Nice silver. Thanks for sharing

 

[K1DDO1979]

Although, the Lion is the right way up, I think the makers mark is up-side-down.

At the very start I was thinking that but then assumed it went the same way as the lion. Hope it is upside down I get this solved! [emoji106]

 

[Bruce R]

Have you eaten any " Lucky Charms " with it yet ?

 

[K1DDO1979]

Have you eaten any " Lucky Charms " with it yet ?

Haha
Not yet but good idea! [emoji2]

 

[CRUSADER]

Putting it the right way, it looks to be a Jointed up 'IC' then not sure, could be a 'B'.

 

[CRUSADER]

English silver hallmarks: British maker's marks identification IC
To show the type of script letters I mean, look at a similar IC.

PS Maybe JC

 

[K1DDO1979]

English silver hallmarks: British maker's marks identification IC
To show the type of script letters I mean, look at a similar IC.

I'm glad for your help. I've been looking at similar types of script letters. I could be wrong but I'm thinking the second letter is a capital H. I found one real close...

 

[K1DDO1979]

 

[CRUSADER]

I'm glad for your help. I've been looking at similar types of script letters. I could be wrong but I'm thinking the second letter is a capital H. I found one real close...
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I think your right but its the first letter, maybe.

 

[CRUSADER]

[h=5]HB in script into an oblong chamfered rectangle Henry Bailey -possibly- London 1757 hallmark[/h]

 

[CRUSADER]

Same hallmark but shame it says 'possibly' although timeframe seems right.

 

[K1DDO1979]

[h=5]HB in script into an oblong chamfered rectangle Henry Bailey -possibly- London 1757 hallmark[/h]

I think we're making good progress. My gut keeps telling me the H is second but it's been wrong before. I'm real glad your helping out! [emoji106]

 

[CRUSADER]

I think we're making good progress. My gut keeps telling me the H is second but it's been wrong before. I'm real glad your helping out! [emoji106]

Nope, its a perfect match for the first, look closely.

The only other one we have to consider is Hester Bateman, see my marked piece:
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/384638-silver-seal-fob.html

I think we can cross it off, because of the style of the Lion mark.

 

[K1DDO1979]

I may have been staring at this stuff too long but does this look close from your link?...
Your link...

My spoon...

 

[46Wheat]

Nice hunk of old silver

 

[CRUSADER]

I may have been staring at this stuff too long but does this look close from your link?...
Your link...
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My spoon...
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1790s Fits in better with the time-scale I first thought. If you read up the info on this first Woman Silver-smith (unheard of at the time), your find that Hester Bateman is extremely collectable. (so this later date would have more commercial value).

I could flip a coin between the 2 & I'm no silver expert. Get a second opinion.