Antique European Silver Straining Spoon - Pierced Fishing Scene Squirrel Handle

Description: Very nice antique tilting tea pot or spirit kettle made by Walker and Hall which is part of Sheffield of England. This piece is done in the manner of Aesthetic Movement era and is in excellent condition. Features tradition rounded teapot with naturlistic bark fixed handle and spout. Hinged lid works fine, minor spotting on the interior of the kettle from use. Tilting teapot rests on matching naturalistic three stilt foot "X" frame. The teapot retains all four rods which allow the kettle to sit on its stand. The kettle is 8 1/2" tall x 9" from spout to rods. Overall height including the stand is 14" Antique European Silver Straining Spoon - Pierced Fishing Scene Squirrel Handle Click image to enlarge Description Lovely antique silver straining spoon. Features a squirrel eating a nut on the tip of the handle, descending to a Roman or Greek portrait with bow, bright cut leaves, flowers which flows to the rim of the bowl of the spoon. The reticulated bowl displays flowers and foliate decor with the center displays two men fishing under a tree - one seated and one standing. Bears a hallmark of GB and a figural hallmark which is difficult to decipher. The spoon has been tested and is sterling. 7 1/2" long, bowl of spoon is 3 3/4" wide. Weighs 2.1 troy ounces. We believe this may have originated from Belgium or Low Countries. Extraordinary workmanship.......great collector item. Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

Price: 170.99 USD

Location: Falmouth, Maine

End Time: 2025-01-15T02:18:33.000Z

Shipping Cost: 2 USD