Antique Sterling Silver Teaspoon Sheffield 1920 by Cooper Brothers & Sons

A well-preserved antique English sterling silver teaspoon, made by Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd and hallmarked in Sheffield in 1920. The spoon has a plain rounded handle with a shield-shaped terminal, giving it a clean and classic early 20th-century appearance.

The reverse is fully hallmarked with the maker’s mark “CB&S”, lion passant for sterling silver, Sheffield crown and date letter “c” for 1920. Elegant and practical, this is a fine single example of British hallmarked silver cutlery, suitable for use, display or as an addition to an antique silver collection.

Details

Item: Teaspoon
Maker: Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd
Maker’s Mark: CB&S
Origin: Sheffield, England
Date: 1920
Period: George V
Material: Sterling silver / 925
Hallmarks: CB&S, lion passant, Sheffield crown, date letter “c”
Length: 12.7 cm
Weight: 12.43 grams
Condition: Excellent antique condition

Condition

Excellent antique condition with minimal surface wear and light patina consistent with age. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Historical and Collector Context

Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd was a Sheffield silversmithing firm associated with the city’s important cutlery and silverware trade. The firm produced a range of silver and silver-plated wares, including flatware, table silver and decorative pieces.

Sheffield was one of Britain’s principal centres for silver and cutlery production, with its assay office marking sterling silver for both domestic and export markets. This teaspoon, hallmarked in 1920, belongs to the George V period and reflects the practical elegance of early 20th-century English table silver.

A classic antique Sheffield sterling silver teaspoon, ideal for collectors of British hallmarked silver, Cooper Brothers flatware and usable antique cutlery.