Set of Six Sterling Silver Teaspoons London 1811

Description

Heading : Set of six sterling silver teaspoons with monogram
Date : Hallmarked in London in 1811 for Stephen Adams II
Period : George III
Origin : London, England
Decoration : Monogrammed EB
Size :  12.7cm x 2.7cm
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : Weighable silver 85 grams (2.7 troy oz), boxed weight 276 grams

These lack the assay mark as during this period small items were not marked with the London lion’s head to prevent unscrupulous silversmiths from transposing the mark onto larger pieces and thus avoiding taxes. Makers mark, date letter still present.