HRH George III - A set of four George III Royal sterling silver gilt teaspoons, London 1804 by William Eley and William Fearn (reg. 4th Jan 1797)

HRH George III - A set of four George III Royal sterling silver gilt teaspoons, London 1804 by William Eley and William Fearn (reg. 4^th Jan 1797)

King's Hourglass pattern, double struck with thread heel. The front engraved with the Royal crest and crown. Each marked. (4)

Length – 15.2 cm / 6 inches

Weight - 153 grams / 4.92 ozt

The crest is for HRH George III (r.1760-1820)

From a canteen of 48 covers (for 2 courses) commissioned by George III, 24 July 1761 (PRO LC5/110, f.339) and invoiced 27 October 1761 (#294 4s. 8d.; PRO LC9/48, f.203).

Makers include Thomas and William Chawner I, William Chawner II and William Eley I William Fearn.

An example of a table fork from this canteen shown (RCIN 51918)