Bidspirit auction | An 18th Century John and

An 18th Century John and Henry Brown London Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter Spoon - An 18th-century sterling silver sugar sifter spoon featuring an Old English pattern handle and a decoratively pierced bowl. The spoon is crafted from solid sterling silver. It features a deep circular bowl with intricate foliate and scrollwork piercing intended for the distribution of sugar. The handle follows the Old English pattern, terminating in a rounded end. A family crest is engraved on the handle terminal, depicting a vambraced arm holding a bundle of five arrows. The reverse displays a full set of London hallmarks including the maker mark II over HB for John and Henry Brown, a crowned leopard's head, a lion passant, the lowercase d date letter for 1799, and a George III duty mark. Length: approximately 5.5 to 6 inches. Weight 46.7g