Admiralty pattern teaspoon

Admiralty pattern teaspoon.

Silver teaspoon of Old English pattern with a die-stamped crown and foul anchor badge on the front of the handle. A broad arrow is impressed on the back of the handle indicating government property. It is mounted in a glass-fronted presentation case together with 16 other pieces.

Admiralty pattern silver of this type was in use by officers in Royal Navy wardrooms from 1842 until 1884 when instructions were issued for the substitution of electroplate. The remaining stocks of silver were sold by tender and acquired by Messrs. Spink & Son who presented these specimens in 1937.

Object Details

ID: PLT0306
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Teaspoon
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Adams, George
Date made: 1853-54
People: Royal Navy
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 146 mm
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