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Two Serving Spoons

SilversmithMade by William Jamieson (Aberdeen, Scotland, active 1806 - 1841)

Date1806-1808

Object NameSpoon

Mediumsilver

ClassificationsApplied Art

DimensionsOverall: Length: 32.3 cm
Maximum: Width: 5.2 cm
Weight: ABDAG001046.1: 122.40gm; ABDAG001046.2: 113.57gm

AcquisitionPurchased in 1964.

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG001046

Keywords

About MeFiddle pattern with shallow pointed oval bowl with single drop heel. The heel, shaft and handle are reeded on both sides. Engraved crest pile of rocks surmounted by a scroll band with motto ‘FIRME’.

A rare example of an early mark used by William Jamieson, probably during the period when he was in a short-lived partnership with George Roger.

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These spoons were made by local Aberdonian silversmith William Jamieson. They have on their handles a rare example of a mark used by Jamieson - can you see what it is?