2 More Pieces of Silver Help

Discussion in 'Silver' started by cxgirl, Aug 23, 2015.

  1. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    2 more pieces I need help with.
    #1 - what is this for? looks like a shovel to me, 3 1/2"L 1865 Charles Boyton London
    #2 - is this a master butter knife? 7 1/2"L 1876 London George Williams Adams. Also, what is the crest at the top? Looks like a dog but I can't figure out what is in front of him.
    Any information appreciated.
    thanks for looking.
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    cxgirl, Aug 23, 2015
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  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    With the short length on the shovel, I would think a master salt, although the British may have had another use for it.

    I normally expect a master butter to have the blade turned 90 degrees from the handle, so I'd think that one is a fish knife.

    I think I see the dog holding the head of a cat (or other feline animal.)

    As always, JHMO.
     
    Bakersgma, Aug 23, 2015
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  3. persona-non-gratin

    persona-non-gratin Well-Known Member

    The crest is a Boar hound and boar perhaps ?
     
    persona-non-gratin, Aug 24, 2015
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  4. afantiques

    afantiques Well-Known Member

    I agree, it is a boar. Quite common in armorials.
     
    afantiques, Aug 24, 2015
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  5. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    The shovel type spoon could be a simple sugar spoon.
    I agee the knife is for fish.
     
    daveydempsey, Aug 24, 2015
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  6. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Given the date, I think too small for sugar.
     
    Ownedbybear, Aug 24, 2015
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  7. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Thanks folks, a salt shovel/spoon and fish knife!
     
    cxgirl, Aug 25, 2015
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