Stock No. 3485	Pair Hester Bateman Old English serving spoons
Very elegant pair of George III silver, Old English pattern, serving spoons. By Hester Bateman, London 1790. The spoons are very nicely shaped and have a good balance. Each spoon has a family crest engraved at the end of the stem, depicting a squirrel rampant facing left and eating a nut. The full set of hallmarks is stamped on the reverse of each stem and the marks are crisp and clear. Maker :- Hester Bateman

Condition :-Extremely good condition with a pleasing patina and crisp hallmarks
Hallmarked :- London 1790
Size :- 11.2 inches (28.5 cm) long
Weight :- 6.9 ozt (213.2 g)
Hester Bateman's work always had an indefinable elegance of line which made it outstanding. She was the mother of Ann, Peter and Jonathan and grandmother of William Bateman I. Items made by Hester Bateman are very much sought after to-day. The Old English pattern is so simple and timeless that it will blend in happily with any other design of tableware. This pair of serving spoons are in such extremely good condition that they would make an excellent gift.

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