A rare George III Taylor "Heart" Caddy spoon made in Birmingham in 1812 by Joseph Taylor.
A rare George III Taylor "Heart" Caddy spoon made in Birmingham in 1812 by Joseph Taylor.
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The caddy spoon is modelled in Joseph Taylor's unusual interpretation of the Heart caddy spoon, with stylised heart shaped bowl, with serrated edge and engraved border of foliate motifs on a prick dot ground. The centre displays a plain shield shaped motif. The fiddle pattern handle has an angular end and is engraved with foliate motifs, as well as a cartouche engraved with contemporary script initials. This piece is in excellent condition and is very well marked on the reverse.
Length: 3 inches, 7.5 cm.
Width, across the bowl: 1.6 inches, 4 cm.
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