{"product_id":"james-deakin-sons-king-s-pattern-spoons","title":"James Deakin \u0026 Sons \"King’s\" Spoons","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handsome set of six late Victorian \u003cstrong\u003e\"King's\" \u003c\/strong\u003epattern silver-plated spoons by \u003cstrong\u003eJames Deakin \u0026amp; Sons of Sheffield\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to circa 1880–1900. Richly ornamented handles feature the traditional King’s pattern, with a prominent shell at each rounded terminal, curling scroll borders and foliate flourishes extending toward the slender stems. Smooth oval bowls balance the elaborate decoration, while darker patination lends definition to the recessed ornament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse marks combine the \u003cstrong\u003eJD\u0026amp;S\u003c\/strong\u003e initials with an EP electroplate designation and the firm’s distinctive desk-bell trademark. This combination supports a late nineteenth-century attribution, placing the spoons within the Victorian tradition of decorative table silver. Beautiful alongside floral porcelain, English transferware or an antique tea service, they bring a cohesive decorative detail to a collected table. Offered together as a set of six.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sheffield, England; James Deakin \u0026amp; Sons. Late Victorian, probably circa 1880–1900.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver-plated metal; marked EP, with an A quality designation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6\" L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGood condition. Light signs of age and wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44465934172247,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/B50A26372.jpg?v=1792046325","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/james-deakin-sons-king-s-pattern-spoons","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}