PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER ONSLOW BASTING SPOONS
Thomas Dealtry, London, 1772
Scarf Joints (visible only when tarnished)
Of heavy gauge silver, each slender tapering shaft with a cast overscrolled terminal,
the oval bowls with rattail attachments, joints visible verso on the shaft
The Onslow pattern was made in the mid-18th century, with many 19th century conversions, and is still being copied
by modern silversmiths. The original Onslow is made in a slightly different method: the overscrolled grooved handle, resembling
somewhat the turned "paperscroll" decoration on early Georgian chairs, is cast separately and applied with an angled scarf joint
to the shaft. This joint, usually visible when tarnished or breathed upon, is not present on the conversions from other flatware or
later copies. Early true Onslow silver, perhaps named after Arthur Onslow (1691-1768), speaker of the House of Commons,
is somewhat rare, quite beautiful, and blends well with the Hanoverian and Old English patterns of silver flatware.
The presented is a rare pair of rattail attachment serving (basting) spoons with the proper join.
Condition: Excellent; marks crisp and deep, save a slightly rubbed date mark on one
11” Long,
5.9 oz.
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