Georgian Pair 'Basket of Flowers' Silver Teaspoons, c.1760
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Teaspoons (2) - 'Basket of Flowers' picture-back - London circa 1760 by Walter Tweedie - 11.5cm long; 20g combined weight - VU/3592a
These are an attractive pair of silver picture back teaspoons dating from the mid-18th century.
The reverse sides of both bowls are decorated with a good depiction of the popular "basket of flowers" picture back with the detailing mostly present. The spoons were made by the specialist spoonmaker Walter Tweedie and date from the 1760's.
The reverse terminals are engraved with an original betrothal triangle "W" over "IA", where the "W" was the initial letter of the newlyweds surname and "I" (18thC version of "J") and "A" were the first name of the husband and wife respectively. The initials are also present on the matching set of four teaspoons (see below), which if bought together would make a good set of six.
The spoons are in great condition with good bowls and well-detailed picture backs.