Hester Bateman Silver Caddy Spoon, 1785

Hester Bateman made some lovely silver caddy spoons and this example is typical of her most popular form - deep, scallop bowl with a bright-cut engraved handle. The cartouche to the front terminal is engraved with original script initials. 

This Georgian caddy spoon is in excellent condition with a great set of hallmarks that not include a clear example of the sought after "HB" in script maker's mark, but also a crisp stamping of the scarce incuse duty mark (only used between December 1784 and May 1786).