0090

Style: small salt spoon

Material: solid sterling silver

Weight: 3.3 gr

Dimensions: 7.6 cm 

Inscriptions: CROWN + LION + LETTER i + HA

This is a well made Edwardian Sterling Silver Mustard or Salt Spoon. The spoon has a slender stem with a ball finial. There are no initials or personalisation of any kind.

The mustard spoon was made in Sheffield by renowned silversmiths Atkin Brothers and dates to 1901. Tracing its roots back to Thomas Law in the mid-18th century, the Atkin family took sole control of the business in 1840, first as Henry Atkin & Co and then from 1853 as Atkin Brothers. The firm manufactured both silverware and electroplate in Sheffield and also had a London showroom. They ceased trading in 1958.

Condition is very good, with no dings or dents, no salt corrosion and just the superficial surface wear that you would expect after over 120 years of use.

The hallmarks visible on the back of this spoon indicate that it is made of British sterling silver (.925 purity), manufactured in Sheffield in 1911 by the silversmiths Harrison Brothers & Howson.

Here is a detailed breakdown, from left to right:

The Crown: This is the Town Mark representing the Sheffield assay office.

The Lion Passant: This is the mandatory standard mark certifying sterling silver with a minimum purity of 92.5%.

The letter "i" means it was made in 1901.

The initials "HA": This is the Maker's Mark for Henry Atkin

All jewelry in the Vintage collection has been carefully inspected, cleaned, and polished before being offered for sale.

Some pieces have also been repaired or restored to give them a second life. In certain cases, a stone has been replaced. Any work performed on a piece is clearly noted in its product description.

As vintage items, some pieces may show minor signs of age and wear, which are considered part of their history and unique character.