Pair of Antique William IV Scottish Sterling Silver Condiment Spoons by William Scott Peat, Edinburgh 1836

A fine pair of antique Scottish sterling silver condiment spoons by William Scott Peat, hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1836.

Dating to the William IV period, these elegant small spoons feature classic fiddle pattern handles and gilt-washed bowls, giving them both practical table use and decorative collector appeal. Their compact 10 cm length makes them suitable as mustard spoons, salt spoons, condiment spoons or cabinet pieces within a collection of early 19th-century British silver.

The spoons are fully hallmarked for Edinburgh 1836 and bear the maker’s mark WSP for William Scott Peat, an Edinburgh silversmith associated with flatware from the early 19th century.

Details

Maker: William Scott Peat
Origin: Edinburgh, Scotland
Date: 1836
Period: William IV
Material: Sterling silver .925
Hallmarks: Edinburgh 1836 hallmarks with WSP maker’s mark
Set: Pair of two condiment spoons
Length: Approximately 10 cm each
Combined Weight: 19.8 grams
Design: Fiddle pattern handles with gilt-washed bowls
Use: Condiment spoons, mustard spoons, salt spoons, Scottish silver collectibles or table silver display pieces
Condition: Excellent antique condition with light age-related wear

Condition

Excellent antique condition with light surface wear, minor age-related marks and gentle wear to the gilt-washed bowls consistent with age and use. The hallmarks remain clear and readable. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Historical and Collector Context

Scottish silver from the early 19th century is admired for its distinctive assay marks, regional craftsmanship and strong collector appeal. Edinburgh was Scotland’s principal assay centre, and hallmarked Scottish flatware from this period remains popular with collectors of British and Scottish silver.

William Scott Peat is recorded as an Edinburgh maker active in the early 19th century, with marks seen on flatware. This pair of 1836 condiment spoons reflects the restrained elegance of William IV period silver, with classic fiddle pattern handles and gilt-washed bowls intended for use with condiments such as mustard or salt.

The pair would suit collectors of Scottish sterling silver, early 19th-century flatware, Edinburgh hallmarked silver, antique condiment spoons or refined table silver.

All items are vintage or antique and may show light signs of age. Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description. Feel free to message with any questions prior to purchase.