QuestionQUESTION: Sir, I have got a Commemorative spoon, Australasian Federation League, 1899 which was stamped on back of stem: 'RoNo346138' and stamped marks on back of finial of a crown, lion, Gothic-style 'g', and flag with 'W&H'. Could you tell me the value of it on the market? (the image showed is the picture i found on internet, it is bule-enamelled shield, but mine is red-enamelled shield)what is the differece? Thank you!
ANSWER: hello Peter,
{ have been trying to find out the maker,the federations classes, etc and thus far nothing- which probably means it is a valuable item as there are very few in exsistence. I beg some more time to find out information to give yo on its value- but in general I'm approximating in the $100GBP range, if not higher.I will keep looking through some sources and have a more definative answer for you shortly.
Sorry for the delay.
Best regards and boxing day greetings!,Ari
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QUESTION: Thank you very much! Sir.
I have got a clue that the maker is famous silversmith Walker & Hall in Sheffield. And there is a link which describes the similar item (the different is about the color of shield) http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/?irn=11577&collection=Cavill
Regards
Peter
AnswerHello Peter,
Walker and Hall is indeed the maker- the red spoon seems more valuable as it is less available from what I can tell. I believe it is an earlier edition that the one in the Cahill collection as evidenced by the museum's record and any other records I have found- whicn includes an earlier commemoration proof that is with a red enamel applique.
Yours is probably a very early issue of the spoon in the Cahill Collection and as such worth at least 50 GBP more that the valuation given the more common blue item.
Hope you are happy with your collectors item and it should be treasured and protected in tissue or a felt bag or the new 3m made anti-tarnish strips available from Cookson's in the UK or a number of jewellery stores that carry silver or add-on items in addition to jewelry, as its rarity dictates a prized piece.It should become an heirloom for you to pass on to a loved one or donated to a museum if you have no one deserving!
My best to you, Ari
