1804 Samuel Neville Dublin Sterling Silver 13.5" Serving Spoon Strainer with Armorial Crest (144 g) LRC

$2,400.00
A fine and unusual Georgian Irish sterling silver serving spoon strainer, made in Dublin in 1804 by Samuel Neville. Measuring an impressive 13 1/2 inches in length and weighing 144 grams, this substantial piece features a pierced straining bowl designed for serving foods while allowing liquids to drain away — a specialized form rarely encountered today. The spoon is elegantly formed in the restrained Georgian taste, with a long, well-balanced handle and a finely engraved armorial crest depicting a demi-arm in armor (a gauntleted arm) grasping an arrow. The crisp engraving adds both decorative appeal and historical interest, suggesting ownership by an individual or family entitled to this heraldic device. The reverse is struck with the Dublin sterling hallmarks for 1804, including the maker’s mark of Samuel Neville, a respected Dublin silversmith active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Neville produced a range of high-quality Irish silver, and examples bearing his mark are sought after by collectors of Georgian Irish silver. A rare and impressive serving piece — combining exceptional length, specialized function, Irish craftsmanship, and a documented early 19th-century date. A wonderful addition for collectors of Irish silver, Georgian tableware, or fine antique flatware. Maker: Samuel Neville Origin: Dublin, Ireland Date: 1804 Material: Sterling silver Length: 13 1/2 inches Weight: 144 grams Pattern/Form: Georgian serving spoon strainer Marks: Dublin hallmarks, Samuel Neville maker’s mark, 1804 CODE: LRC Check out some of my other sterling silver here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=7399760 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
A fine and unusual Georgian Irish sterling silver serving spoon strainer, made in Dublin in 1804 by Samuel Neville. Measuring an impressive 13 1/2 inches in length and weighing 144 grams, this substantial piece features a pierced straining bowl designed for serving foods while allowing liquids to drain away — a specialized form rarely encountered today. The spoon is elegantly formed in the restrained Georgian taste, with a long, well-balanced handle and a finely engraved armorial crest depicting a demi-arm in armor (a gauntleted arm) grasping an arrow. The crisp engraving adds both decorative appeal and historical interest, suggesting ownership by an individual or family entitled to this heraldic device. The reverse is struck with the Dublin sterling hallmarks for 1804, including the maker’s mark of Samuel Neville, a respected Dublin silversmith active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Neville produced a range of high-quality Irish silver, and examples bearing his mark are sought after by collectors of Georgian Irish silver. A rare and impressive serving piece — combining exceptional length, specialized function, Irish craftsmanship, and a documented early 19th-century date. A wonderful addition for collectors of Irish silver, Georgian tableware, or fine antique flatware. Maker: Samuel Neville Origin: Dublin, Ireland Date: 1804 Material: Sterling silver Length: 13 1/2 inches Weight: 144 grams Pattern/Form: Georgian serving spoon strainer Marks: Dublin hallmarks, Samuel Neville maker’s mark, 1804 CODE: LRC Check out some of my other sterling silver here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=7399760 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP