A Set of 6, Georgian, Thomas Watson, Newcastle, Sterling Silver Tea Spoons

Manufacturer - Thomas Watson, The Side, Newcastle

Date - c1820

Description - A lovely set of six George III sterling silver teaspoons, each finely decorated with some of the most intricate and appealing bright-cut engraving to the stems. The elegant decoration displays the skill and precision of late 19th-century silversmiths, while the terminals are further enhanced with an engraved monogram, adding a personal touch and a glimpse into the spoons' original ownership.
Both decorative and functional, these teaspoons exemplify the refined taste of the Georgian period, when bright-cut engraving became one of the most fashionable forms of silver ornamentation. The crisp, sparkling decoration catches the light beautifully, creating an effect that remains as attractive today as it was over two centuries ago. A charming and highly decorative set, ideal for collectors of Georgian silver or those seeking elegant period tableware.

Condition - These spoons are in clean, very good condition with only very slight signs of use-related wear

Hallmark - The spoons have clear hallmarks with a manufacturer's cypher for Thomas Watson and have a Newcastle date cypher for c1820

Dimensions - Spoon length: 13.5cms

Total weight - 65gm