Lot 490

Pair of Cased Silver Gilt Anointing Spoons Birmingham 1936

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5 Jun 2025 · Huge Collection of Fine Art, Antique Furniture, Jewellery and Collectables

Description

Pair of Cased Silver Gilt Anointing Spoons – Birmingham 1936 
An elegant pair of early 20th-century English silver gilt anointing spoons, fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1936. 
Crafted by Barker Brothers Silver Ltd, these spoons are finely decorated with engraved floral designs to the bowls and ornamented handles featuring rosettes and foliate detailing. 
The twisted stems terminate in flared ends, all richly enhanced by the gilt finish. 

Maker: Barker Brothers Silver Ltd 
Assay Office: Birmingham 
Date Letter: M (1936) 
Material: Silver gilt (vermeil) 
Length: 25.5 cm each 
Total Weight: 155 grams 
Condition: Very good condition commensurate with age 
Presentation: Housed in the original fitted case, velvet and silk lined 

A fine and decorative pair, likely intended for ceremonial or ecclesiastical use, displaying craftsmanship characteristic of interwar British silverwork.

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