Newcastle Sterling Silver Old English Pattern Table / Serving Spoons - Antique

Exceptional, fine and impressive set of twelve antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver Old English pattern table/serving spoons; an addition to our silver flatware collection. These exceptional antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver spoons have been crafted in the Old English pattern. The anterior surface of each serving/table spoon handle terminal incorporates the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a double-headed eagle displayed. The reverse of each 18th century spoon is embellished with single drop heel, in addition to a pip to the handle terminal. These exceptional set of antique silver spoons were crafted by the renowned Newcastle silversmiths John Robertson I & David Darling. Such examples with a fine set of deeply and clearly struck hallmarks are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Dimensions Length 24.1cm/9.5" Width 4.7cm/1.9" Total weight 28.7 troy ounces/892g Maker: John Robertson I & David Darling Date: Circa 1795 Origin: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England