Thomas Barker 1825 London Georgian Pair Fruit Spoons Gilded .925 Sterling

Pair of fruit spoons designed by Thomas Wilkes Barker in 1825. Gorgeous pair of antique Georgian fruit spoons in mint condition. They was created in London England at the atelier of the silversmith Thomas Wilkes Barker in the 1825. Carefully crafted during the period of the king George  IV (1820-1830) in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with 24 karats gildind. Made in the repousse technique depicting fruits such, cherries, pears and apricots. The spoon handles are finished with incised and chiseled patterns. Weight: 118.40 Grams, (75.90 Dwt). Measurements: 41 mm by 223 mm (1.62 x 8.75 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with British marks; the standing lion for England, the bust of king George IV (1820-1830), the head of lion for London, the maker's mark TB associated to Thomas Barker, the mark for the assay of the silver and the letter K for the year of production. Thomas Wilkes Barker Was the son of Christopher Barker, located in Pemberton Row in Gough Square in London. Christopher leaves no record of his apprenticeship or obtaining of his freedom but his son was apprenticed to William Fearn of the famous Chawner company. Father son entered their mark as partners on 11th October 1800, a partnership that appears to have lasted until 7th February 1805 when Thomas Barker entered a mark on his own. This seems quite a short space of time - just over 4 years. The first Mark entered in partnership with his father as spoon-makers, 11 October 1800. Address: 9 Cross Street