Lot 145: Two Cased Sets of Hallmarked Sterling Silver Coffee and Teaspoons

This lot comprises two independent cased sets of sterling silver spoons.

The first set (left) consists of several sterling silver coffee spoons. Each spoon features an egg-shaped bowl and a slender, plain stem terminating in a black, ovoid bean-shaped finial. The reverse of the bowls are struck with a series of hallmarks. While somewhat worn, these marks include a set of characters that appear to read R&B in a rectangular cartouche, followed by a lion passant for sterling silver, an anchor for the Birmingham assay office, and a lowercase date letter in a shield that is not fully legible.

The second set (right) consists of several sterling silver teaspoons. These spoons feature a decorative beaded or pips border along the length of the stems, leading to a flared foliate-style handle. The reverse of each bowl bears a clear set of hallmarks: an impressed maker’s mark consisting of the letters F.W.S within a shield-shaped cartouche, a lion passant indicating sterling silver, an anchor for the Birmingham assay office, and the lowercase date letter f in a shield, corresponding to the year 1930.

Both sets are presented in their respective fitted display cases. One case is lined with cream-coloured satin and black velvet, while the other features a blue satin and velvet interior.