The most boring spoon I have ever seen. Who made it?

[Granmaa]

Who was responsible for this spoon; he needs to be named and shamed! I don't know why the lion passant is smiling.

1810 spoon assayed in London, maker's mark SA.

Miles





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[georgiansilver]

1791 Stephen Adams. Best wishes, Mike.
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[Granmaa]

Thanks for the maker Mike. Are you sure about that date? My book says 1791 is a q, and the 1810 P seems much more similar to the one on the spoon than the 1790.

Miles
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[georgiansilver]

1790-91 is a 'P' and 1791-92 is a 'Q' and I am fairly certain of the date. The later mark would likely have a distinctive tail on the bottom end of the box...and I the 'P' would appear to have a larger flourish at its bottom end.
For once this has come from a reference book....Jacksons Hallmarks.
Best wishes, Mike.
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[Waylander]

I agree with Mike, although the very similar cartouches often cause confusion. I am surprised as well by the spoon - Adams was well known for them but this example is aweful! Perhaps by a journeyman working for him? Ironically enough, he also did tongs, I have one by him, it is a superb piece.

Waylander
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