A Cased Pair of Levi & Salaman, Edward VII, Parcel Gilt Silver 'Berry' Serving Spoon

Manufacturer - Levi & Salaman, Birmingham

Date - 1901

Description - A very well‑made and substantial pair of silver‑gilt ‘berry’ spoons, richly decorated with intricate embossed floral and foliate motifs. Each spoon features a twisted, ornamented stem with delicate pierced detailing, adding both visual interest and a sense of craftsmanship. A particularly attractive pair, full of texture, sparkle, and decorative charm.

Condition - These spoons are in a clean, good condition with only very slight signs of use-related wear to the gilt. The silk case lining is in extremely good condition

Hallmark - The spoons has clear hallmarks with the manufacturer's cypher for Levi & Salaman, and the Birmingham date cypher for 1901. The original retailer's mark 'Davies & Sons, Silversmiths, Carmarthen' is printed on the silk lining

Dimensions - Maximum length - 21cm

Combined spoon weight - 80g

Date Context 1901:
* On 22nd January King Edward VII begins his first year as Monarch
* The funeral of Queen Victoria takes place at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
* The first UK Fingerprint Bureau is established at Scotland Yard, the Metropolitan Police headquarters in London
* The Factory and Workshop Act raises the minimum working age to twelve years and extends legislation regarding the education of working children, employee's meal times
* The United Kingdom is amongst the signatories of the Boxer Protocol ending the Boxer Rebellion in China
* Electric trams introduced in London and Portsmouth