- Object number2008.16
- Object
- CreatorWilliam Welch (Silversmith)
- DescriptionGeneral Description: Silver Christening spoon. Engraved on handle with monogrammed initials and date on the reverse. (, )
Associated Information: Bignell was born in Exeter march 1st 1826 and was active in Plymouth life. He was a celebrated entomologist whose collections are now part of the museum collections. (, ) - Production date, 1825 - 1826
- Production placeExeter (Silversmith)
- Production period19th century
- Materialwhole: silver
- Dimensions
- Inscription
Monogram, handle, engraved: {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Segoe UI;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs18 WC to GCB. \par } Interpretation: GCB for George Carter Bignell.
Inscription, reverse, engraved: {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Segoe UI;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs18 Born March 1826\par }
hallmark, reverse of handle, stamped: {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Segoe UI;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs18 5 hallmarks: lion passant, duty mark, three towers for Exeter, date letter i for 1825-6 and the maker's mark WW for William Welch.\par }
