Help with Spoons!

[zoner87]

Hello!

Just a quick couple of questions about this pair of spoons.

I worked out the age to be about 1719; the position of the hallmarks, the initials on the back of the spoon, the overall design, the half readable Britannia mark (95.8% Silver) and the top of the date letter D in a flat topped cartouche.

However, the makers mark eludes me! Does anyone have any ideas on it?

Also, what type of spoon is it? Soup? Serving?

Many thanks in advance,
zoner87



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[zoner87]

Oh and a quick clear transcription of the mark:

R
A . P
O
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[Granmaa]

Hi,

The makers are Hugh Arnett and Edward Pocock who worked together, I believe, from 1719-24.
Spoons of this size are called table spoons and were used for eating soup.

Miles
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[zoner87]

Thank you so much!

Cheers,
zoner87
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