A Maltese Silver Soup-Ladle and Basting-Spoon The Soup-Ladle by Paolo Pace, Circa 1860, The Basting-Spoon Maker's Mark Lacking, Circa 1810
each Fiddle pattern, the basting-spoon engraved with initials 35cm long and slightly smaller, 12oz 11dwt, 392gr (2)
The basting spoon marked with F below a stags head and a further indistinct mark. The soup-ladle marked with Maltese cross, maker's mark 'Pace' and two other marks. There is some wear to the mark on the basting-spoon. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some bruising to the bowl of the soup-ladle. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
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each Fiddle pattern, the basting-spoon engraved with initials 35cm long and slightly smaller, 12oz 11dwt, 392gr (2)
The basting spoon marked with F below a stags head and a further indistinct mark. The soup-ladle marked with Maltese cross, maker's mark 'Pace' and two other marks. There is some wear to the mark on the basting-spoon. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some bruising to the bowl of the soup-ladle. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
