A fine and weighty George IV period sterling silver King’s pattern teaspoon, hallmarked for London, 1820, and made by the eminent silversmiths William Eley I & William Fearn and offered for sale here in a gift box.

King’s pattern flatware was the most prestigious English silver pattern of the early 19th century, deliberately echoing French Empire styles while being heavier, more restrained, and unmistakably British.

This spoon is especially appealing for its:
• Early George IV date
• Strong, crisp definition
• Fully modelled shell-form bowl heel
• Excellent weight at 32.5 grams, well above later Victorian examples

The terminal bears a neatly engraved contemporary monogram “MAW”, most likely denoting original ownership or a family commission. Such period engraving is entirely appropriate and adds personal historical interest rather than detracting from the piece.

Details
• Pattern: King’s
• Material: Sterling silver (925)
• Assay: London
• Date: 1820
• Maker: William Eley I & William Fearn
• Length: 14 cm
• Weight: 32.5 g
• Condition: Very good antique condition with light, honest surface wear commensurate with age
• Presentation: Supplied in a gift box

A handsome and historically important piece of early 19th-century English silver — equally suited to a serious Georgian flatware collection or as a refined and usable accent at the modern table.