Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cream or Condiment Spoon Marked John le Gallais of Jersey, London 1865

A distinctive antique Victorian sterling silver cream or condiment spoon bearing the mark of John le Gallais of St Helier, Jersey, and fully hallmarked for London 1865. The spoon features delicate bright-cut engraved decoration along the handle and an unusual curved terminal that gives the piece a particularly individual character.

Compact yet visually interesting, this small silver spoon reflects the nineteenth-century Channel Islands tradition of silver tableware associated with Jersey goldsmiths and retailers. It would make an appealing addition to a curated collection of Victorian silver, Channel Islands silver or antique serving accessories.

Details

Item: Antique cream, condiment or small serving spoon
Associated Maker / Retailer: John le Gallais
Origin: St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
Assay Office: London, England
Date / Period: 1865, Victorian era
Material: Sterling silver
Hallmarks: London 1865 hallmarks with John le Gallais mark
Decoration: Bright-cut engraved floral and foliate detailing
Form: Small serving spoon with unusual curved terminal
Weight: Approx. 15 g

Condition

Fair antique condition with age-related surface wear, fine scratches and visible damage or deformation to the bowl, as clearly shown in the photographs. The spoon remains an interesting collector’s piece with authentic period character. Please review the photographs carefully for the full condition.

Historical and Collector Context

John le Gallais worked in Broad Street, St Helier, Jersey, as a goldsmith, jeweller, watchmaker and clockmaker. He was first recorded in partnership with Thomas de Gruchy in 1831 and continued the business independently after de Gruchy’s death in 1846 until its sale in 1874.

During the nineteenth century, Jersey goldsmiths frequently sold or overmarked English-made silverware, sometimes adding local bright-cut decoration. The John le Gallais mark is known on London-made spoons and other small tableware pieces, making this London 1865 example an appealing survivor of the Channel Islands silver trade.

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