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Accessory - 'Prescott and Dawe' silver plate spoon in box

6920.22a

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6920.22b

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6920.22c

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Historical information

Prescott and Dawe were operating on the corner of Mitchell and Hargreaves Streets, Bendigo. They were established in 1887. In 1906 when they were advertising their optometry aids, and in 1908 they were marketed as 'Art Jewelers'. This firm operated until at least 1950.

Physical description

EPNS tea-spoon in black leather-look case. Blue silk fabric to interior of lid and velvet fabric to interior of base. Spoon rests in moulded base. 'Prescott & Dawe, Bendigo' sticker on inside of lid. Box is hinged with push button to open. Two hinges securing bottom to top of box. Spoon is stamped 'EPNS' along with other marks along shaft of handle.

Subjects

Identifier

6920.22

Production methods

electro - plating, mass produce

Languages

English

Materials

Electro Plate, Fabric

Measurements

Length: 17.5 centimetres, Width: 5.5 centimetres, Depth: 2.5 centimetres

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/69c47b73a50f4a195f79302c

Accessed 4 June 2026

This record was last updated 2 months ago

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