Pair Antique Early 19th Century Sailor Folk Art Carved Bone Salt Spoons With Patriotic & Maritime Motifs
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A wonderful pair of antique early 19th century hand carved sailor folk art bone spoons, each individually engraved with a beautiful selection of patriotic and maritime motifs.
The decoration includes a crowned GR monogram for King George (almost certainly George IV), the Lion of England standing upon the royal crown, a naval anchor, the Sovereign’s Orb, along with the English rose, Scottish thistle and other floral sprays, and some initials of ‘C.G.’, all executed in a charming naive folk art style.
Traces of the original hand applied colouring remain within some of the engraved designs. Beautifully aged with a rich, honest patina acquired over many decades.
Wonderful things!
Condition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound.
Measures (spoon 1) 12cm x 2cm x 0.5cm & (spoon 2) 10.5cm x 1.5cm x 0.4cm
Weighs 10.23 grams
