Cased Sterling Silver Commemorative Birth Spoon

Fine Cased Sterling Silver Commemorative Birth Spoon

hallmarked Birmingham, 1949-1950, by William Suckling, Ltd., retailed by Wolf Horovitz, Alexandria, Egypt, with well-detailed stork finial, the bowl with banner, clock and legend for recording the newborn's name, date and time of birth, presented in the original black velvet- and cream satin-lined faux lizard case, the lid gilt-stamped "Bijouterie / Horovitz/ 29, rue Cherif Pacha / Alexandrie".
spoon l. 5-7/8"; 1.19 t. oz.; case 1" x 7" x 2-5/8"

Notes: Wolf Horovitz was one of the leading Egyptian jewellers of the 20th century; his clientele included the Egyptian aristocracy and the Royal Courts of Kings Fouad I and Farouk I.
Condition Report: **In very good condition, with a faint surface scuff on the underside of the bowl, but otherwise near-pristine. Never engraved. Exceptional detail. The case in good condition as well, with some scuffs on the edges and corners. Fully hallmarked on the underside, with Egyptian import marks.