A set of four George II sterling silver tablespoons, London 1740 by James Wilkes (this mark reg. 20^th June 1739)

Hanoverian pattern with a double drop heel. The terminal engraved with a crest of upon a chapeau a bugle-horn. Each fully marked. (4)

Length – 20.2 cm / 8 inches

Weight – 207 grams / 6.66 ozt

The crest is for Bryan or Walton

Collection of Anthony Aston Smith (1929-2010), bought from Schoppenhangers Manor 27^th June 1965 (part-lot £16)

Formerly in the collection of Mr Thorton Smith