An Aldwinckle and Slater, London, Silver, Flame BackT rifid Tea Spoon
Manufacturer - John Aldwinckle and James Slater, Jewin Crescent, London
Date - 1880
Description - A rare and beautifully crafted copy of a 17th‑century flame‑back pattern spoon, executed with striking attention to period detail. The face of the handle is engraved with intricate foliate scrollwork surrounding an oval cartouche and monogram, while the reverse carries matching scrollwork and a finely engraved mask within its cartouche — a wonderfully characterful touch drawn straight from early spoon design.
The bowl features a crisp rattail to the reverse together with engraved flem decoration, echoing the bold, stylised motifs found on genuine 17th‑century originals. The overall effect is one of authenticity, artistry, and charm: a fascinating piece for collectors of early English silver and historic flatware forms.
Condition - This spoon isin clean, very good condition
Hallmark - The spoons has clear hallmarks with a manufacturer's cypher for John Aldwinckle and James Slater and has a London date cypher for 1880
Dimensions - Spoon length: 11.25cms
Weight 12gm