Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Mid-20th Century
A Collection of Mid-20th Century English Tableware and Souvenir Spoons - This lot comprises a collection of tableware and novelty items. The group includes a scalloped shell-form dish with a scroll wire stand; two mugs with flared bases and loop handles; three large spoons; and an assortment of decorative and souvenir spoons. One silver spoon bears hallmark punches for an anchor, a lion passant, the initials W.H.S, and a date letter U. A second spoon is impressed with the word SILVER. An enamelled souvenir spoon features a crest and the word NORWICH. A further spoon bears a portrait and the text H.R.H. PRINCESS OF WALES. A novelty vessel shaped as a golf bag includes embossed zip and strap detailing and contains a white plastic liner. The three large spoons are of a plain, polished pattern. No maker's marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the other items in the lot. Large Spoon Length: 200mm Shell Dish Width: 140mm Smaller Mug Height: 70mm.