Lot Details
Lot 145
Group of Six Georgian and Victorian Sterling Silver Marrow Scoops
Various makers, London, 1793 to 1859
Comprising an example marked Samuel Godbehere and Edward Wigan, 1793, with dog nose terminal and later pierced bowl; rare fork example marked Eley & Fearn, 1798; example with spiral twist handle; Queen's pattern example marked William Eley, 1824; Shell and Thread pattern example marked William Chawner, 1830; and a Shell and Thread example marked George Adams, 1859. Length of largest 10 3/8 inches (26.5 cm), total approximately 10 ounces.
Provenance:
J.H. Bourdon-Smith, Ltd., London, 2009 for the fork example
C The Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Collection
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Godbehere - later punched bowl; date letter rubbed but legible
Eley & Fearn fork end - engraved with initials "CC" eblow a crest; wear to tines
Spiral handle - marked PR and duty mark only; engraved crest to bowl; slightly bent to handle
William Eley - good
William Chawner - engraved crest to bowl
George Adams - good
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