Arthur Vandyk Antiques

Description

Arthur Vandyk Antiques are proud to present for sale this fine quality set of solid silver George V period Albany pattern demitasse silver coffee spoons. The spoons come with their original box and are in excellent condition. These spoons are made by the renowned silversmith, William Devenport.

History of the Albany Pattern

This is a nineteenth century pattern and was first used around 1885. In the Francis Higgins catalogue, the pattern was called 'Queen Anne'. The Albany Pattern is a variation of the Onslow Pattern first seen in the eighteenth eighteenth century. The Albany Pattern was most popular between the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth century. Thus these spoons are from this era of the Albany Pattern's peak popularity: a beautiful pattern indeed with their elegant and stylish triangular tips. You could be the proud owner of this piece of design history.

The details are follows:

Silversmith: William Devenport

Date mark: 1919

Assay office: Birmingham

Monarch: George V

Pattern: Albany (also known as Queen Anne).

Dimensions

Length: 10cm

Combined weight: 37 Grams

Condition report:

The Spoons:

In excellent unused condition with the usual surface scratches consistent with age and some deeper tarnish marks but in overall spectacular condition with little or no use. A beautiful example of earlier twentieth century spoons.

The Box:

The box is in very good condition with some light wear to the edges and the exterior base and the top. The velvet interior is in stunning condition and in overall excellent order for its 102 year age.

These solid silver spoons would make a superb gift or a beautiful asset for your own silver collection and would look pretty on display. These spoons are ideal for indoor and outdoor entertaining, a charming beautiful set.

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