RARE SET OF 8 GEORGE II DIE-CAST TEASPOONS - DIANA

Jane Lambe (3); T.J (1); Evan Thomas (2); 2 marks rubbed

London, c1730-1740

Left to right: T.J (1); Jane Lambe (2); mark rubbed (1) - far right spoon with bend to the bowl

all scratch- marked E.F

Lambe, T.J, Lambe, mark rubbed Lambe mark T.J, Lambe

Left to right: Evan Thomas (2), mark rubbed (1), Jane Lambe (1), with remains of gilt

Left to right: mark rubbed (1), Evan Thomas (2), Jane Lambe (1)

Left to right: Lambe (1), Evan Thomas (2), mark rubbed mark rubbed Lambe with remains of gilt; Thomas

The assembled set of 8 George I/II fancy back and front die-cast teaspoons in the Hanoverian pattern, the handles die-cast with a

figure of a haloed Diana with her bow and bounty within an elaborate rococo cartouche, the bowl versos with shells,

or with shells and scrolls; 4 scratch-marked E.F to the terminal

Note: Three spoons are by Jane Lambe, who registered only two marks, 1719 and 1722, and worked only from 1719-1732.

Her work is rare and very sought after.

Evan Thomas registered his mark in 1735 (Grimwade #643).

Condition: One with minor bend to bowl; one with remains of gilt (Lambe); two with indiscernible marks;

most marks partially struck

4.4 oz.

4.75" Long

SOLD

#5544

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