Lot 133
Aberdeen / Banff - an unusual pair of Scottish provincial twisted stem masking spoons
Auction: 16 August 2011 at 12:00 BST
£725
Description
William Byres, makers mark only, with triangular finials with foliate engraved initial C above tapered section and part twisted stem (2)
Dimensions
18.4cm long, each 19.5g
Footnote
Notes: while this pattern is a common one noted in the North East of Scotland it is very unusual to see a pair of masking / mashing spoons. Perhaps they were part of a much larger canteen than the more common six teaspoons and single masking spoon, or perhaps they were used in conjunction with a pair of tea caddies.