Samuel Pemberton Caddy Spoon, 1810

Samuel Pemberton was one of the leading lights in the group of silversmiths known as the Birmingham toy workers (i.e. specialist in smallware). Caddy spoons formed a major part of the company's output and this lovely silver caddy spoon features some of their trademark design features - the pear-shaped bowl with flat handle and the clever amoeba style engraving.

The spoon would originally have been a treasured possession and used for the all important Georgian period afternoon tea ceremony - it bears a  script engraved letter "S" of the original owner to the front terminal. It remains in excellent condition with clear hallmarks.