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Soup spoon

By GrandBB50, 23 November, 2010
Description

Leading edge of round area has severe chipping.

Bowl area is pitted on inside and outside

The end of handle and back are pitted

The word ITALY may not be the word italy it just looks like it could be (poor stamping)

£ALE$ appear to be the marking but the Pound sign could be an E with a tail

1776 date may not be a 6 but 177 is pretty clear but the 6 could be 0 or 9

Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
metal spoon
Distinguishing marks
ITALY to the left, £ALE$ upper center, 1776 or (1770) to the right, with SILVERPLATED below
Condition
Poor
Size and dimensions of this item
6 1/4 long bowl is 1 5/8 by 1 5/8 round
Date Period
Has been in family for 60 years
Weight
standard table soup spoon
History
Family Estate item.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
unk
For Sale?
No
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Lovejoy

14 years 7 months ago

Re: Soup spoon

If it says "silver plated" and "Italy" than it cannot date from the 1700's, it's most likley a pattern number or a commemorative date. Country of origin marks such as "Italy" were not in general usage until 1891. If it's silverplated and in poor condition its value is only decorative at this point.

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GrandBB50

14 years 7 months ago

In reply to Re: Soup spoon by Lovejoy

Re: Soup spoon

Thank you for the quick reply.  Do you have any information concerning the use of the  British pound sign and the $ sign?  I think I found the ALE  mark but no reference to the  UK pound or $ signs.

Thanks in advance.

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