Crest & Motto Silver Caddy Spoon, 1791 Norie 8a
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Caddy Spoon - Bright-cut Engraved - London 1791 by Charles Hougham - 8cm long - FZ/5820
This attractive silver caddy spoon is a "Norie spoon" and has a good looking bright-cut engraved handle and shaped bowl.
The front terminal is engraved with a crest featuring a dexter hand holding the imperial crown and the motto Virtutis Gloria Merces (translates to "Glory is the Reward of Valour"). This is the crest and motto of the Robertson Clan.
Made by Charles Hougham, this George III period silver tea caddy spoon is in excellent condition.
Provenance: this is a documented spoon that features as Plate 8a in "Caddy Spoons: An Illustrated Guide" by John Norie.
