A very rare George III "Thumb Scoop" Caddy Spoon made in Birmingham in 1803 by Joseph Taylor.
A very rare George III "Thumb Scoop" Caddy Spoon made in Birmingham in 1803 by Joseph Taylor.
£650
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373898
This very rare Caddy Spoon is referred to as the "Thumb Scoop" and displays an unusual deep bowl with scalloped rim. The handle is also shaped with a scalloped rim and is engraved with bright cut designs. This piece is in quite excellent condition and is fully marked on the underside of the handle. A near identical example is illustrated on Plate 42, Fig b of "Caddy Spoons" by Captain John Norie.
Length: 2.1 inches, 5.25cm.
Width: 1.25 inches, 3.13cm.
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