A Henry Nutting, London 1798, 'Charles Kingsley' Silver Sifter Spoon

Manufacturer - Henry Nutting, London

Date - 1798

Description - A very well‑made silver sifter spoon, crafted with an oval, flat‑bottomed bowl neatly pierced with crisp, well‑defined perforations. The handle terminal bears an engraved heraldic crest, while the reverse is inscribed “Charles Kingsley.”

Although the name corresponds to the Victorian novelist and poet Charles Kingsley (1819–1875), the date of the spoon may indicate a lter ownership. The inscription may also relate to an earlier family member or another individual of the same name, but it remains an appealing point of interest for collectors.

Condition - This spoon is in clean, very good condition

Hallmark - This sifter spoon has clear hallmarks with manufacturer's cypher for Henry Nutting and a London date cypher for 1798

Dimensions - Maximum length - 12.5cm
Spoon bowl diameter - 4cm x 3cm
Weight - 20gm

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