Caddy Spoon
Date1786-1787
Maker
Hester Bateman
1708 - 1794
OriginEngland, London
MediumSilver (sterling)
DimensionsOW: 1 3/4 in.; OL: 3 in.
Credit LineGift of Beatrix T. Rumford
Object number2020-102,2
DescriptionSilver caddy spoon: Fluted shell-shaped bowl with short, curved handle with rounded end.Inscription(s)Handle engraved with bright-cut border, flower, and oval with sprigged script lettering "EG / 1790 / to ECM / 1832".Mark(s)Marked in relief on back: 1) lion passant; 2) date letter "l" for 1786-1787; 3) sovereign's head duty mark; and 4) sponsor;s mark "HB" in script for Hester Bateman [Grimwade 1990, #961]
