A Sterling Silver And Parcel Gilt Sifter Spoon Sheffield 1875

Description

Heading : A Sterling Silver And Parcel Gilt Sifter Spoon Sheffield 1875
Date : Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1875 For Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall
Period : Victoria
Origin : Sheffield England
Decoration : Bright cut silver shaft with elaborate cast neck and pierced parcel gilt bowl and cast hoplite Greek soldier at the tip
Size : Length 16cm
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight :  50grams (1.5 troy)

The hours of dedicated workmanship required to make just this single spoon was time well invested. It is stunning.