Stock No. 2417	George III silver Onslow pattern serving spoon
Very elegant George III sterling silver Onslow pattern serving spoon of good weight. The Onslow pattern scroll at the end of the spoon's handle is particularly well executed. The scroll is joined to the rest of the handle by a scarf join which is clearly visible and, on the back of the spoon, the handle meets the bowl with a very attractive double drop. Contemporary initials MB are engraved in a flowing style on the back of the handle, just below the scroll. The hallmarks are stamped very clearly on the back of the handle near the bowl. Maker :- William Tant

Condition :-Very good indeed. Some superficial scratches on the bowl due to use, The patina is very good as are also the hallmarks
Hallmarked :- London 1767
Size :- 11.9 inches (30.23 cm) long
Weight :- 3.96 ozt (123 g)
The Onslow pattern was originally produced from about 1760 and is now very rare. Genuine examples, which should have a scarf join, are now hard to find and are mostly serving pieces. The festive design makes this a very sought after pattern. The maker's mark on this spoon is listed as "William Tant (probably)" in Arthur Grimwade's book "London Goldsmiths 1697 - 1837 Their Marks and Lives". See No.3905 on page 276.

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