Hand Caddy Spoon, 1807 ex Norie spoon



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Caddy Spoon - Long handled 'Hand'; Norie spoon 93d - Birmingham 1807 by Samuel Pemberton - 83mm long - Ref. No.: TC/9278
A very rare form of the popular "Hand" caddy spoon. This "Hand" is palm facing upwards and has a long handle with engraved initials to the terminal. The spoon is in fine condition with engraved finger nails and clear hallmarks.
The spoon was made by Samuel Pemberton during the boom period of the "hand" (1805-1811). According to a survey by the Society of Caddy Spoon Collectors, this spoon is one of three extant long handled versions (the other two being London made and an Exeter example was found following the initial survey) and is the only example of a "Hand" by Samuel Pemberton (see Norie page 84).
PROVENANCE: This spoon was part of the John Norie collection and is described and illustrated in his book "Caddy Spoons: An Illustrated Guide" as plate 93d.