{"title":"Queen Anne and earlier","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRestoration period (1660–1689)\u003c\/strong\u003e cast aside Puritan austerity in favour of exuberant luxury, heavy embossing, and bold, high-relief floral motifs inspired by the French court.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam and Mary period (1689–1702)\u003c\/strong\u003e prioritised heavy, robust architecture, grand scales, and intricate Chinese-inspired chasing mixed with bold Dutch-style cut-card work.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eQueen Anne period (1702–1714)\u003c\/strong\u003e prioritised pure proportion, architectural harmony, and unadorned surfaces that let the natural beauty of materials shine.\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rare-english-provincial-trefid-spoon-taunton-richard-hamlin","title":"Rare English Provincial Trefid Spoon, TAUNTON, Richard Hamlin, c.1690","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA nice West Country Trefid silver spoon, this piece was made in Taunton (a large town in Somerset) by Richard Hamlin. It dates to around 1690. It has two sets of initials of previous owners and a faint trace of the original pin-prick initialling can be seen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamped with the maker's mark \"\"RH\"\" twice and another mark \"Ster\" over \"ling\". Marks are a little rubbed but readable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spoon measures approximately 21cm long. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Spoon Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32085742846027,"sku":"","price":2275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/1978\/5803\/products\/IMG_7945.jpg?v=1587108420"},{"product_id":"early-english-trefid-dessert-spoon-edward-hulse-london-c-1690","title":"Early English Trefid Dessert Spoon, Edward Hulse, London, c.1690","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nice early spoon by Edward Hulse, made in London around 1690 (the date letter is present but partially rubbed). It is smaller than most spoons of the age, making it a bit scarcer. It has some bowl wear and perhaps an old repair, but a great survivor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarked - nice clear maker's mark and Leopard's Head. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures 16cm long and weighs 22 grams. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Spoon Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41191019348043,"sku":"","price":795.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/1978\/5803\/files\/IMG_4726.jpg?v=1734774209"},{"product_id":"rare-early-english-seal-top-spoon-daniel-cary-london-1612","title":"Rare Early English Seal Top Spoon, Daniel Cary, London, 1612","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely survivor, this spoon was made by Daniel Cary. He was well known as a spoon maker. This example is hallmarked for London in 1612. It is in good condition, there may be evidence of an old repair to the deal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice set of hallmarks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures 16.5cm and weighs 43 grams. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Spoon Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41280683540555,"sku":"","price":2990.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/1978\/5803\/files\/IMG_5162.jpg?v=1739007237"},{"product_id":"english-britannia-standard-trefid-spoon-john-cory-c-1700","title":"English Britannia Standard Trefid Spoon, John Cory, c.1700","description":"\u003cp\u003eA good example of an English Queen Anne solid silver Trefid spoon. This example, with a ribbed Rat-tail. It was made by John Cory, who registered his mark in 1697. The spoon is in good condition, aside from the marks being rubbed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarked. Maker's mark readable, date letter unreadable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures just under 20cm long and weighs 58 grams. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Spoon Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42947150905419,"sku":null,"price":485.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/1978\/5803\/files\/IMG_0486.jpg?v=1785073044"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.silverspoonantiques.com.au\/collections\/queen-anne-and-earlier.oembed","provider":"Silver Spoon Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}