Victorian sterling silver spoons: hallmarked for London 1896 (maker's hallmark hard to read)

12 cm length
Stunning set with luxurious case and lining.
Outer of case shows clear age wear.

The spoons were retailed in Salisbury at Thomas Sly's Market Place shop. Thomas Sly was born in Devizes on the 26th May 1831. In 1851 his occupation was given as a Watchmaker having gone into partnership with George Leach in Blue Boar Row and in 1858 he took over the business. He was married in Trowbridge in 1861 and was described in the register as a Clock and Watchmaker. In 1891, he was recorded as living in Endless Street, although the business remained in Blue Boar Row. He died on the 30th November 1909.

Nominated Charity

Reiver Vintage is raising awareness of the work of Journey Enterprises, a small north east charity supporting adults with complex learning disability to lead active, inclusive and fulfilling lives. The Charity has four day centres which help people with learning disability learn life and work skills. These are in Blyth and Hexham (Northumberland), Bishop Auckland (County Durham) and Newcastle upon Tyne. The Day Centres host 160 adults weekly who are aged between 18 and 80 years.

The Charity is one of 15 organisations chosen nationally by the House of Lords as examples of 'best practice' (see https://www.theparliamentaryreview.co.uk/organisations/journey-enterprises)

If you would like to support the Charity's work please visit:

https://journeyenterprises.enthuse.com/profile

https://www.journeyenterprises.co.uk/