Colonial Canadian Spoon?

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juantotree
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Colonial Canadian Spoon?

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Hi

I bought this table spoon as Canadian Colonial, unfortunately I have no reference material to confirm this. Can anybody help me to establish the country of origin and the maker?

Many Thanks
Martin
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Re: Colonial Canadian Spoon?

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Hi Martin,

It sure is Canadian. It is the marks for Richard Kestell Oliver (Toronto, circa 1843-1860).

Cheers,
Ben
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Re: Colonial Canadian Spoon?

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Hi Ben

Many thanks for the information.

Cheers
Martin
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Re: Colonial Canadian Spoon?

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Hi,

I think the school of thought is now that his name was Richard Kestell Olver and that he was English in origin. The names, Kestell and Olver are most commonly found, I believe, in Cornwall.

Trev.
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Thank you Trev for the additional information.

Martin
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Caverhill's Toronto City Directory 1859-60 (page 150) to wit: OLVER, RICHARD KESTELL, druggist and silversmith, 296 King st. east.
Care of Toronto Public Library: https://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/ ... 146894.pdf
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Re: Colonial Canadian Spoon?

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Hello, I know its been a long time since this post was made but I have practically the exact same Spoon however the makers mark isn't RKO but RO. Is there any evidence that Richard Kestell Olver used just the initials RO at some point?
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Re: Colonial Canadian Spoon?

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Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

Please start a new topic with images of your spoon and the marks.

Trev.
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