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Reference: S11415
Period: Elizabeth II
Year: 1963
Silversmith: Norman Watson
Place: Durban
Price: $ 140.00
Weight: 53 grams
Dimensions: 9.3 cm
Condition: Excellent, perfectly preserved in original box.
Description: An interesting set of 6 sterling silver coffee (or demitasse) spoons, made in Durban, South Africa in 1963 by Norman Watson. The spoons have a distinctive design, a pointed terminal above a circular scroll, with 3 ribs along the stem, almost Art Deco in style. The spoons are dainty but elegant, around 9 grammes each but are lovely quality, perfect for an expresso cup, we really like using these spoons. All 6 spoons are clearly hallmarked with "MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA" (an unusual feature we have not seen before), along with 4 hallmarks, trademarked "Dick King on Horseback" for Norman Watson, STG for sterling, Lions head in U (South African Bureau of Standards purity mark for sterling silver, introduced in 1948), and date letter Gothic P for 1963. Norman Watson worked from 16 Fenton Road, Durban from the 1950's to 1970's, he was described as Engraver and Manufacturing Jeweller. The spoons are in their original box, with paper label of Dick King above Trademark and Sterling Silver, the box in working condition, but damage to material on corners. Dick King, the "Saviour of Natal", in 1842 rode 960 kilometres in 10 days from Durban to Grahamstown, to get help for the British garrison besieged by the Boers.
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South African Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons (Set of 6)
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South African Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons - Made in South Africa
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Norman Watson Dick King silver spoons
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Original box - sterling silver coffee spoons
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Dick King Sterling Silver, Durban
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Norman Watson 1963 South African Sterling silver hallmarks
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