Pair of York Silver Salt Spoons, c.1800 HP&C

This is a scarce pair of silver salt spoons made in York by Hampston, Prince & Cattles.

To the front terminals of these Old English pattern salts spoons are contemporary to manufacture engraved crests and a script engraved "J". The circular ladle-like bowls are gilt and the condition is excellent. The hallmarks to the reverse are easily legible and are typical for small York-made spoons of the period - i.e. lacking a date letter and town mark, however the short working period of the three-way partnership (1797-1804) that made them is an accurate indication of the date of manufacture.