SET OF FOUR EARLY FIDDLE PATTERN SILVER SERVING SPOONS FROM “WATSON” OF FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA

SET OF FOUR EARLY FIDDLE PATTERN SILVER SERVING SPOONS FROM “WATSON” OF FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA

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Offered here is a set of four matching and well-used, silver serving spoons. These measure approximately 9” in length.

These spoons are in the “fiddle pattern” which was the most commonly found pattern from the 1800s. Originating in France, it first appears in England from the 1760s without the shoulders on the stem near the bowl; particularly favored in Scotland where it is known as Oar pattern.

Handles are all engraved with owner’s initials “PW”. Bowls show heavy wear with all having a small crack and with some loss at the tips. The “WATSON [eagle]” touch marks remain strong and clearly visible on the underside of the handle.

In “Silversmiths of Virginia” by George B. Cutten, this maker is listed noted: “JOSEPH H. WATSON purchased the stock and stand of John M. Jacobs in Warrenton, and announced on November 1, 1844 that he would continue to carry on the clock and watchmaking business, and also have for sale jewelry, silver spoons, &c.” His mark is shown as “WATSON” in a serrated cartouche flanked by a federal eagle. Joseph H. Watson is shown in the 1850 Federal Census as being born in Virginia and residing in Ashby District, Fauquier County, Virginia, and that he was a silversmith. Joseph Watson continues to appear as a silversmith, watchmaker, and jeweler in the U S Federal Census's in Fauquier County, Virginia through 1880.

A nice set of early silver flatware from a Virginia silversmith. From the William A. Turner collection.  [jet][ph:L]

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