A Set of 6, Victorian, Hayne & Cater, Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Egg Spoons

Manufacturer - Hayne & Cater, London

Date - c1840

Description - A set of six George III period sterling silver egg spoons, crafted in the classic fiddle pattern and carrying a neatly engraved ‘M’ to each handle. The spoons have a pleasing weight and the clean, confident lines typical of late‑18th‑ to early‑19th‑century flatware.
The bowls are well‑shaped and proportioned for egg service, though they also make wonderfully versatile little spoons for desserts, condiments, or preserves. The matching monogram adds a subtle touch of family history without overwhelming the simplicity of the design.
A charming and increasingly scarce complete set of Georgian egg spoons — elegant, practical, and ideal for collectors of period silver.

Condition - These spoons are in clean, very good condition

Hallmark - The spoons have clear hallmarks with a manufacturer's cypher for Hayne & Cater and have an indistinct London date cypher for c1840

Dimensions - Spoon length: 12.5cms

Total weight - 108gm

Date Context 1840:
* Queen Victoria begins her third year as Monarch
* British colonists reach New Zealand. Official founding date of Wellington
* Smallpox epidemic of 1837–40 ends, leaving more than 41,600 dead
* Queen Victoria marries her cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in the Royal Chapel at St James's Palace.
* David Livingstone leaves for Africa
* Issue of the Penny Black, the world's first postage stamp