A set of four George II sterling silver shell back teaspoons, London circa 1755 by Richard Hawkins (active approximately 1751-1765)

Hanoverian pattern, each engraved with an initial E in Roman script. Together with another set of four shell back teaspoons, London circa 1760 by William Chawner or William Chatterton, engraved with initials R over I + S. Each marked with makers mark and lion passant. (8)

Weight – 83 grams / 2.67 ozt

Collection of Anthony Aston Smith (1929-2010), bought at Christie’s 11^th March 1959 (part-lot £34)