Onslow Pattern Table Spoon, 1778

Of all the major flatware patterns of the Georgian period, Onslow pattern remains left field. It was named in honour of the famous Speaker of the House, was produced intermittently from the middle of the 18th century and tends to be mostly found in the form of spoons and serving items. It is unusual in that it was made in two pieces; the cast, scroll terminal was applied to the shank of the spoon by way of a scarf joint (a longitudinal overlap of the two sections being joined).

This is a fine example of a silver table spoon in the Onslow pattern with the major benefit of clear and legible hallmarks - so often they are too pinched in or are worn. It has a nice weight and is in excellent condition.