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Could anyone please confirm my identification of this spoon?
I believe the hallmark shows: London 1838.
Makers Mark: William Bateman II ?

Length = 23cm
Weight= 73g 2.347 Troy Ounce
Is it a Berry Spoon? (Most berry spoons seem to show berries in the decoration)
If so would that indicate it should have gilt plating to the bowl?
Is it possible for polishing to have remove all signs of gilding,(could it be restored)?
Any other info gratefully received.
Many Thanks


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Hi,

The maker's mark looks more like William Eaton to me.
I don't think Berry spoons have to have berries on them; the name just implies and embossed bowl.
Not all berry spoons have gilded bowls, so I wouldn't bother having it regilded.

Miles
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