A George V, Sheffield, Sterling Silver Sugar Shovel

Manufacturer - Francis Howard, Sheffield

Date - 1932

Description - A delightful sterling silver sugar scoop / spade, made by Francis Howard of Sheffield. The scoop has a lovely, clean profile with a neatly shaped bowl and a comfortable, well‑balanced handle.
The terminal is engraved with a crisp monogram, adding a touch of personal history without distracting from the simplicity of the design.
A charming and practical little piece of George V period silver — perfect for sugar, loose tea, or as an elegant addition to any silver collection.

Condition - This scoop is in a very clean, good condition

Hallmark - The scoop has a manufacturer's cypher for Francis Howard together with Sheffield date cypher for 1932

Dimensions - Maximum length - 11.5cms

Date Context 1932:
* King George V begins his 22nd year as Monarch
* The Archbishop of Canterbury forbids church remarriage of divorcees
* Ministry of Health encourages local councils to engage in widespread slum clearance
* Mass trespass of Kinder Scout, a wilful trespass by ramblers at Kinder Scout, in the Peak District of England, to protest against lack of free public access to open country
* First experimental television broadcast by the BBC
* King George V delivers the first Royal Christmas Message[3] on the BBC Empire Service from Sandringham House