PM002

Style: small spoon

Material: solid sterling silver

Weight: 4.5 gr

Dimensions: 7.6 cm 

Inscriptions: STERLING + LION + LETTER E + ANCHOR

Small spoon made of sterling silver (92.5% pure), and made in England.

The "capital E" is likely a date letter, while the "anchor" and "lion" represent the city where it was tested and its purity, respectively.

Here is exactly what those stamps mean:

The Lion Passant (Walking Lion): This is the standard mark guaranteeing that the spoon is made of solid sterling silver.

The Anchor: This is the city mark (Assay Office) for Birmingham, England.

The Capital E: This is the date letter. Because different lettering styles and shield shapes were used repeatedly throughout British history, the exact year of the "E" depends on the font, the shape of the outline surrounding the letter, and the presence of other marks.

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.