Leopard Antiques Silver Enamel Southern Rhodesia Teaspoon Set (6)

Silver Enamel Southern Rhodesia Teaspoon Set (6) - Cecil John Rhodes

Reference: S1328 Period: George VI Year: 1933 Silversmith: RB.S Ltd Place: Birmingham Price: $ 100.00 Weight: 85 grams Dimensions: 11.8 cm Condition: Excellent, enamel on all spoons perfect. Condition of original box also very good, hinge and clasp intact. Description: A boxed set of 6 silver enamel commemorative teaspoons, with enamel "Southern Rhodesia" with coat of arms, and cast bowls featuring "Rhodes Statue, Bulawayo". Cecil John Rhodes was a British empire builder, who obtained mineral rights in the territory later to bear his name in 1888. Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) was the name used for the British colony between 1901 and 1964. The spoons are in their original box, and were retailed by Birch & Gaydon, "Watchmakers to the Admiralty", of Fenchurch street, London. The hallmarks are clear on all spoons, although the makers mark (present but unidentified) is poorly struck and only partially visible.


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Southern Rhodesia Teaspoon set

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