Art Nouveau Silver Caddy Spoon, 1914 FS-G

This is a handsome silver caddy spoon made during the early years of King George V's reign by Frederick Smythe-Greenwood.

The spoon has been hand-made with an Art Nouveau inspired wavy handle and deep, spot-hammered bowl in the style of Omar Ramsden. It has a good weight in the hand and remains in excellent condition with clear London hallmarks and the scarce FS-maker's mark.

According to Culme "The Directory of Goldsmiths & Silversmith 1838-1914", Frederick Smythe-Greenwood entered his first assay office mark in October 1910 and another in partnership with Herbert Alwyn Watts in December 1914. Few pieces by these makers are known, however considering their close resemblance to pieces by Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr (note also the middle name of Watts), it is likely that both men were once apprentices within the famous workshop.