Robert Gray Caddy Spoon, 1815

The Glasgow silversmith Robert Gray has often been referred to as "The Paul Storr of the North", an accolade richly deserved and this Scottish silver caddy spoon is a fine example of his work. The spoon bears a clear set of Edinburgh hallmarks as it was made prior to the opening of the Glasgow Assay Office in 1819 - Robert Gray being the main proponent of the scheme. Small Edinburgh marked silver of the period did not require a date letter, but from the style of the spoon it will date to circa 1815 and obviously prior to 1819.

This lovely caddy spoon has a Scottish form of the King's Pattern that was designed by Gray and often called "Scottish Bastard King's" as it is decorated only to the front side. The decoration remains super-crisp. The bowl has been thoughtfully made as well and has a crimped edge to the waisted section. A very pleasing spoon in fine condition.