Antique Sterling.

[Rodbuster209]

I went to a church rummage sale Saturday morning and seen this in the bottom of a box of modern cooking and eating utensils. I did not see the word Sterling but recognised the Lion hallmark so I gave the lady a buck, when I got home I researched all the marks from a link here on a previous thread and identified the marks as Sterling, made in London in the year 1786 with tax paid to King George III. I couldn't quite make out the Makers mark though.I have never seen a spoon with a strainer on it like this one. The spoon weighs in at 114.6 grams. I recognised the Lion hallmark because of what I learned on this site! Thanks to all who have posted their finds and info! Good luck.............Scott.

 

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[frankendime]

Dang! Now that's a find for a buck! Well done!

 

[mr_rich]

Nice!

 

[vpnavy]

Nice buys Rodbuster. Thanks for sharing...

 

[palidin20603]

Do you know how much it weighs?

 

[Rodbuster209]

Thanks for the kind remarks! Good luck and Happy hunting!...............Scott.