Antique New Zealand gilt on sterling silver tea spoon, Birmingham, 1921, Levi & Salaman

Small but very elegant, this rare antique New Zealand gilt on sterling silver tea spoon with nephrite jade handle bears English hallmarks for Birmingham, 1921, sponsor’s mark for Levi & Salaman. Silversmiths being relatively uncommon in New Zealand at the time, it is likely that silver blades and settings were made in the Old World and shipped to New Zealand where they would have been mounted. Beautiful repousse design with Maori motif to the bowl. This variety of nephrite which is native to New Zealand amongst other countries and has been prized throughout time for its beauty and rich green shade.

Price marked at $140 AUD.

Measurements: 11 cm length, 9.1 g total weight.

Excellent antique condition overall; light wear to gilt around the edges.