Serving spoon

London, England

1814-1815

Maker

Thomas Wallis I (working 1758, died 1819) or Thomas Wallis II (working 1778, died 1836)

Measurements

12 in x 2 in x 1-1/4 in

Materials

Silver

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, bequest of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1968.833

Inscription

Four hallmarks for London, including a date letter "T" for 1814-1815, are struck into the back of the handle.

Condition Notes

The handle engraving is worn.

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

The large spoon has an oval bowl and a long handle that curves backward near the end. A pseudo armorial or heraldic device of floral decoration is engraved on the front of the handle.