Welcome, fellow collectors and lovers of fine history!
Up for your consideration is a remarkable, museum-quality antique souvenir spoon that perfectly captures the elegance of the Edwardian era. Fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1907, this sterling silver treasure celebrates the rich heritage of Barrow-in-Furness, England's legendary coastal shipbuilding town.
What truly sets this piece apart is the vibrant, painstakingly applied vitreous enamel at the finial. The colors remain incredibly bright and striking after more than a century, a testament to the master silversmiths of the period. Whether you are a dedicated collector of regional British silver or someone who appreciates the fine, lost art of Edwardian enameling, this spoon deserves a place of honor in your display cabinet.
Item Specifications:
Length/Height: 12 cm (4.72 inches)
Width: 2.3 cm (0.91 inches)
Depth: 0.89 cm (0.35 inches)
Weight: 12 grams
Condition: This piece remains in Very Good antique condition. The enamel is wonderfully preserved, and the silver holds a beautiful, authentic patina that we have deliberately left unpolished to maintain its historical integrity.
Rest assured, your new treasure will be securely and professionally packaged to ensure it arrives at your door exactly as pictured, no matter where in the world you are!
It serves as a tangible, romantic connection to the maritime and industrial heritage of Edwardian England, making you a custodian of a bygone era.
The brilliant vitreous enamel offers a dazzling pop of antique color that instantly elevates the aesthetic of any silver display or curiosity cabinet.
It is the perfect, deeply thoughtful gift for anyone with ancestry tied to Cumbria or a passion for British maritime history.
Guaranteed solid .925 Sterling Silver, fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1907, ensuring unquestionable historical authenticity and intrinsic precious metal value.
Weighs a solid 16 grams (0.56 oz) with beautifully proportioned dimensions (4.72" long), giving it a wonderful, substantial feel in the hand.
Features a highly sought-after, intact enamel finial—a notoriously fragile material that is incredibly difficult to find in such well-preserved condition after 119 years.