{"product_id":"antique-james-dixon-sons-silver-salt-spoon-antique-1815-georgian-sterling-silver-teaspoon-william-bateman","title":"Antique James Dixon \u0026 Sons Silver Salt  Plated Spoon\/Antique 1815 Georgian Sterling Silver Teaspoon William Bateman","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eA beautiful antique \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003esalt cellar spoon\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e made by the celebrated British makers \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eJames Dixon \u0026amp; Sons\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Measuring exactly \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e3¼ inches in length\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this petite piece showcases the highly sought-after \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFeather Edge pattern\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e chasing along its handle. The spoon features a circular, deep-set bowl perfect for distributing loose gourmet salts, spices, or mustard. It retains a highly attractive aged patina with minimal surface wear, showcasing fine craftsmanship from a legendary Sheffield silversmith. Perfect for completing an antique flatware set, hosting formal gatherings, or gifting to silver enthusiasts. It measures \u003cspan\u003e3¼\"L\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA  George III sterling silver teaspoon by William Bateman I, a member of the celebrated Bateman family of London silversmiths.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to 1815–1816, the spoon is fashioned in the classic Old English pattern, with a simple tapered stem and rounded terminal characteristic of Georgian flatware. William Bateman I took sole control of the Bateman family workshop in 1815 and registered his own W.B maker’s mark that year. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hallmarks visible on this spoon are consistent with London sterling silver of 1815–16: the lion passant for sterling standard, date letter U, George III sovereign\/duty head, and William Bateman I’s maker’s mark. Museum records likewise identify the London U date letter as 1815–16 and William Bateman I pieces from that assay year. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely piece of more than 200-year-old Georgian silver, appealing both as a collectible and as an elegant addition to a mixed antique silver flatware collection.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping rates apply to street addresses within the contiguous United States only. If you are located outside this region, please contact me for a shipping quote. Shipping lead times are 2-3 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease keep in mind when buying antique and vintage items you are purchasing something that is pre-loved. Most items show signs of age-related wear such as marks, variations of surface texture, minor scratches, and other issues associated with age. It’s what forms a part of the appearance of vintage pieces, but that’s also what makes them so unique. All sales are final. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about a particular item. Thank you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Collector \u0026 Curator","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47190195208365,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1787\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-08-27at11.51.24AM_2.jpg?v=1787847106","url":"https:\/\/www.collectorandcurator.com\/products\/antique-james-dixon-sons-silver-salt-spoon-antique-1815-georgian-sterling-silver-teaspoon-william-bateman","provider":"Collector \u0026 Curator","version":"1.0","type":"link"}