Antique George II Sterling Silver Hanoverian Pattern Table Spoon by Edward Bennett I, London 1747

A fine antique English sterling silver table spoon crafted by Edward Bennett I and fully hallmarked for London 1747 during the reign of George II. The spoon has a classic Hanoverian pattern form, with a gently rounded bowl, a long tapered stem and a shaped terminal engraved with historic initials.

With a substantial weight of approximately 64.4 grams and an age approaching three centuries, this is an appealing example of mid-eighteenth-century English silver flatware. Its understated design, clear period hallmarks and maker attribution give it strong collector interest while preserving the practical elegance associated with Georgian tableware.

Details

Item: Antique sterling silver table spoon
Maker: Edward Bennett I
Origin: London, England
Date / Period: 1747, George II era
Material: Sterling silver
Pattern: Hanoverian pattern
Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked for London 1747 with Edward Bennett I maker’s mark
Decoration: Engraved historic initials to the terminal
Length: Approx. 21 cm
Bowl Width: Approx. 4 cm
Weight: Approx. 64.4 g

Condition

Very good antique condition with age-related surface wear and patina consistent with its considerable age and previous use. Please review the photographs carefully for the full condition.

Historical and Collector Context

Edward Bennett I was an eighteenth-century London spoonmaker who completed his apprenticeship during the 1720s, including a period of training with the important spoonmaker Samuel Hutton. His surviving flatware is valued for its traditional Georgian craftsmanship and historic character.

The Hanoverian pattern was widely used in English silver flatware during the first half of the eighteenth century and is recognised for its restrained proportions and shaped terminal. Fully hallmarked for London 1747, this spoon is an authentic surviving example of George II-period tableware and an attractive addition to a curated collection of early English silver.

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