Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Antique Hallmarked

A Collection of Antique Hallmarked Sterling Silver Teaspoons - A collection of antique sterling silver teaspoons in a variety of traditional patterns, predominantly the Fiddle pattern with one example in the Old English pattern. The items are of British manufacture, featuring various sets of hallmarks from the London and Birmingham assay offices. The spoons represent the work of several silversmiths active during the Georgian and Victorian periods, including George Adams of Chawner and Co, and John Grinsell and Sons. Several terminals are embellished with engraved monograms or crests. The hallmarks on the reverses are transcribed as follows: Maker WB, Lion Passant, Leopard's Head, date letter a (London). Maker WR, Lion Passant, Leopard's Head, date letter B (London). Maker DRHM, Lion Passant, Leopard's Head, date letter N (London). Maker GA (George Adams), Lion Passant, Leopard's Head, date letter B, Duty Mark (London). Maker JG and S (John Grinsell and Sons), Anchor, Lion Passant, date letter l (Birmingham). Maker DP, Lion Passant, Leopard's Head, date letter K, Duty Mark (London). Maker GA (George Adams), Leopard's Head, Lion Passant, date letter e (London). Weight: 105 grams.