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Description
This is a very elegant Georgian silver caddy spoon with engravings of flowers and foliage. It was made by the Henry Day in 1821. He first worked for his father, George Day, before entering his first mark as a gold worker and spoon maker in 1817. Although he was a gifted and appreciated silversmith his career was quite short, lasting until 1822. As such, it may well be that the spoon on sale is very rare.
Henry Day was sentenced to death on the 23rd of October 1822, at the age of 29, for forgery, for applying counterfeit marks to some gravy spoons and soup ladles. Weeks later, the sentence was respited, and he was transported to an overseas penal colony. Fifteen silversmiths and colleagues gave the prisoner a good character. Because the prosecution was carried by the Commissioners of Stamps, it may well be that the charges relate solely to the loss of revenue to the Crown. There are no further records of what happened with him afterwards.
The silver caddy spoon presents 'hh' for Henry Day, the Lion passant, the London assay mark, and date letter “f” for 1821.
measurements
Length:
8.8 cm
Length of Bowl 5cm
Width of Bowl 3.5cm
measurements
declaration
The Purply Shop has clarified that the Rare Georgian Silver Caddy Spoon by Henry Day London 1821 (LA513912) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1821
declaration
condition
condition
The silver caddy spoon is in very good condition. The bowl’ s shape is very good and the spoon is well-engraved with beautiful flowers. The cartouche presents two lions and some letters. A gorgeous piece.