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A Collection of 3 18th Century Miniature Toy or Snuff Spoons - Christian Hillan
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Reference: S11368
Period: George II
Year: Circa 1740
Silversmith: Christian Hillan
Place: London
Price: $ 460.00
Weight: 10 grammes combined grams
Dimensions: 7.5 - 7.7 cm
Condition: Excellent for first spoon, good for the pair.
Description: A collection of 3 18th century Miniature snuff or toy spoons in the Hanoverian pattern, possibly all by the same maker Christian Hillan. The first spoon is hallmarked with makers mark CH under a star, we believe this to be the mark of Christian Hillan, Grimwade mark 326, this mark is well struck but slightly squashed by the small size of the handle. The spoon has a long drop which we date to circa 1740, the spoon is 7.7 cm long and weighs 5 grammes, the quality and condition of this spoon is excellent, we really like this spoon. The next 2 spoons are a pair, both are engraved on the back with script owners initials IJ, these spoons are possibly slightly later in date as they have no drop. They are 7.5 cm in length, and weigh 5 grammes combined. Both are in good condition, with very slight kink in the bowls. Both are hallmarked twice with the same makers mark, this is only partially visible, script letters, possibly CH for Christian Hillan (Grimwade 333), but it could also be John Hugh Le Sage (Grimwade 1681) or even another maker - more research is required here. Christian Hillan was a highly regarded silversmith of Scandinavian origin, he worked between 1736 and 1740, he has left behind some fabulous quality Rococo silver. He is not noted for miniature silver, but we are still confident with our attribution for the first spoon, but all feedback welcome.
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18th Century Miniature Toy or Snuff Spoons
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Christian Hillan CH under star makers mark
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18th Century Miniature Toy silver spoons
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Engraved initials on silver snuff spoons
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Antique silver snuff spoon hallmarks
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