Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Cheese Scoop - Antique George III (1805)

This exceptional and large antique Georgian sterling silver cheese scoop is fitted with the original finely carved wrythen-fluted mother of pearl handle.

The arched scoop is ornamented with contemporary engraved initials.

The Georgian silver stem features the original spring loaded pusher, with a plain thumbpiece; this functional push fitment indicates the high quality of the piece.

This fine and impressive Georgian silver cheese scoop is an exceptional example of its type.

This Georgian sterling silver cheese scoop with a mother of pearl handle is a refined and practical serving piece, well suited to both formal dining and relaxed entertaining, where its elegant form and lustrous handle bring character, craftsmanship and timeless appeal to the table.

Maker: William Eley I & William Fearn

Date: 1838

This antique cheese scoop is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of the stem are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of Georgian silver flatware.

Length 24cm/9.45"

Width 3.3cm/1.3"

Height 2.1cm/0.83"

3.7 troy ounces/114.1g