Antique Silver Arts & Crafts Caddy Spoon

A very fine solid sterling silver caddy spoon dating from the reign of George V. In the distinct Arts & Crafts style, the spoon is hallmarked for Birmingham 1920 with the maker's mark of Winifred King & Co. The bowl is sa pot-hammered with knot twist stem and a turned finial. Gorgeous! Winifred King and Co. was an Arts and Crafts venture dating from circa 1920 to 1940 between Winifred King and Mildred Murphy. Based in Coventry, they are best known for small silver items such as spoons. This spoon is one of their earliest hallmarked pieces. King and Murphy worked at Old Palace Chambers, Earl Street, in Coventry. King was a leading figure in the local arts movement, becoming Secretary of the Coventry and Warwick Society of Artists. She was a regular exhibitor at their annual exhibitions as well as the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Exhibitions. Her work can be found in Coventry's main museum, the Herbert Museum and Art Gallery. Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.