Set Of 8 Barker Bros. English Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoons
Item History & Price
Hallmarks:B.B over SLd into a shield (in relief or engraved)Barker Bros Ltd, now Barker Ellis Co LTD, Business established in Birmingham in 1801. The firm stillpossesses the original Boulton & Watt dies acquired during its early daysof manufacturing. The business appears in a 1871 directory as Barker Brothers, silversmiths active in Paradise Street. As Barker Brothers ...Silversmiths Ltd, itwas incorporated in 1907. The company had moved to Constitution Hill in the1920s, where it remained until the 1980s maintaining a London showroom duringthe early part of the 20th century. In the 1960s, the firm merged with Ellis& Co (Birmingham) Ltd.
Size: 3-5/8” long; 1.46 troy ounces totalMark: English hallmarks (Birmingham) and Barker Brothersmark on the back of the bowl with “MADE IN ENGLAND”Condition: No Issues seenOverall, well taken care of & beautifully treasured! Please see all photos as an important part of condition anddescription. Great Gift Idea!!🎁 Great piece to add to your collection!! What you see in photosis what you get, No more no less. Please keep in mindthat our items are most often vintage or antique, sometimes many decades oreven a century old, so they will show some signs of wear and usage. These arenot mint items from the factory (unless we specifically say so). We include inour descriptions any issues that are significant. Items are as is and picturedwith only light cleaning/dusting. Further cleaning may be needed and is at thebuyer's discretion. If you have any concerns, please ask! We want to ensurethat your item arrives safely and satisfactorily. POSTAGE is expensive, it's even more when you doit the right way. Your item will be carefully wrapped for safe delivery. Irecycle, reuse and/or buy used packing materials to keep down costs .. I buy agood grade of packing tape to help keep your package secure BUYER agrees to payPostal charges when applicable. We package and shippromptly within one day of receipt of payment. We always ensure items - evenlarge parcels - are securely wrapped in bubble wrap with packing peanuts toensure added safety."Internationalbuyers - please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges aren't included in theitem price or postage cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility."Please check with your country's customs office to determine what theseadditional costs will be prior to bidding or buying." There is tracking on allpackages [info is listed on my eBay] - ADDED INSURANCE AVAILABLE (FEE DOESAPPLY) Bidding, Purchasing andReturnsPlease review ourlistings and the item photos carefully before bidding or buying.If you have any questions, please send an email.We ask that you kindlyconsider that when you bid or buy, we, incur costs from eBay, and additionally, our item goes offline and is not visible to other buyers, so if we don't hearfrom you within seven days, we will put in a "Non-Paying Bidder"report with eBay. We accept returns in therare cases where an item is deemed not to have been asdescribed. Returns accepted if you are kind enough to contact us assoon as you receive your parcel. Regarding Feedback Please contact us priorto leaving a neutral or negative feedback, so that we have an opportunity toaddress and resolve any concerns together. It is important to usthat you are happy with your purchase so please ask questions before you bid. 😊 We would neverintentionally misrepresent anything and try to describe all items to the bestof my ability. Most of what I offer is used, vintage or antique and theircondition will reflect that. Potential buyers shoulddo their own research and use their own expertise before bidding. Thank you for looking! 😊✌